1st Thessalonians 5:16-18

Today’s verses are straight forward and to the point! These 3 things are good for us. I know it’s not always easy to be joyful. Especially when life is throwing things at you. Joy is from the LORD. It’s a fruit of the Holy Spirit. We can be joyful under ANY circumstance if we tap into the joy in us. Happiness comes & goes. It is usually BASED on circumstances. Thankfully, joy can be constant if we let it.

We can pray 24/7, 365. God never sleeps. He hears and He listens to us. He doesn't always answer when and how we want Him to. But He doesn't always answer answer.

Being thankful in any circumstance can be hard as well, but I am a positive person and I usually look for the positives. One of my favorite things to say is, “Shift your focus.” What you focus on is magnified. Life will NEVER be perfect this side of Heaven. But we can find the good things and be thankful for them. I text a bunch of people every morning 5 things I'm grateful for. It helps if you are going through something. Being grateful and thankful is just a good way to live.