Though it is difficult to find, even in the midst of great tragedy, there are things to rejoice in, to be thankful for, this is God's desire for us, to find these in every circumstance. We should pray always without ceasing, yet it becomes even more essential in difficult times. When we make prayer so essential to our lives that it is like breathing, it becomes a reflex, even in the most difficult of times and in the most joyous of times, Many times when we think of "prayer requests", we think of things we are asking God to do for us. According to tonight's passage, our prayers should also contain thanks and rejoicing. Think of the best relationship that you have built with another person. Would you be as close as you are to that person without talking, rejoicing, weeping, encouraging, sharing, caring, loving, etc? This is the nature of the relationship that God desires with us. He wants to be in constant communication with us, rejoicing in His goodness, and thankful for all of His blessings and for the relationship that He has with all who follow Him. I'm learning to rejoice more, give thanks more, ask for less, and grow closer to Him all at the same time...don't get me wrong, I have not attained anything, it's just how God is working on my heart.
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