Hello ladies and gentlemen, peace and grace be multiplied unto you through the grace of our lord Jesus Christ. Warm greetings to all the members of 
My topic today is one that has had a huge impact on my personal and social life. I've seen and witnessed countless miracles take place because of this little secret I found in the scriptures years ago. My opening verse is taken from 1 thess 5:16-18. this particular scripture encourages us to rejoice always, pray always and give thanks to God in all circumstances.
God's plan and desire for us is to be filled with the spirit always Eph 5:18, filled with joy and happiness. God is never happy when we are sad or depressed. Some people may think God is intentionally looking for ways to make us pay for our sins and shortcomings. meanwhile, the reverse is the truth. God is always looking for ways to bless us and give us the best in life Ps 37:4.
The reason Paul is admonishes the thess church to rejoice and give thanks is because God is always working in ways we cannot see to give us an expected end Jer 29:11.
Never let temporary defeat and circumstances make you lose hope in God and His promises.NEVER! Remember that the bible teaches us to rejoice, pray and give thanks in ''all circumstances''. Notice the scripture didn't say ''some'' circumstances or in a "few" circumstances but in "all circumstances".
So, when ever you're faced with seemingly unsurmountable odds and circumstances that seem to be pressing down on you, just lift your hands and give thanks to your father which is in heaven, pray to him, and know that you're overcoming
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that challenge. Be glad, rejoice with thanksgiving and joy to your father. God is good, and in him is no darkness. darkness is of the evil one. The Devil will always try to bring us down with fear, doubt and lies about ourselves and our circumstances but God asks us to trust in him in these times. Times like these are times God needs us to draw more closer to him with rejoicing and thanksgiving.
I hope all readers of this post finds it useful and elevating. thank you