Sermon 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
short sermon synopsis: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 New King James Version 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Paul was writing to a new church that was under persecution in 1 Thessalonians then later 2nd Thessalonians. Sometimes life get so bad it can make you want to shutdown ; where you do not want to talk to anyone; sometime even God. Paul in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 is saying to the church things are hard but you need to keep praying. The Devil can rob you of your happiness but not joy- if you have it from God.word sasy is John 15:11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. Prayer is our way to interact with God. The bible says lay burden on him. Psalm 55:22 says "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved." You cannot lay burden on him unles...