Confession of the Lips That We Must Do
(1 Thess. 5:16~18)


Greed and sin surround us like dark stratus clouds. We catch a spiritual cold that is anxiety, fear, and despair. We continue to cough resentment, discouragement, and depression. In this kind of situation, who can help us? God is the only one who helps us. If we have the right attitude in life, God gives us strength to overcome hardships by the fullness of the Holy Spirit.

1. By joyful always

1) We are always joyful because God is with us. (Gal. 4:6)
2) We are always joyful because Jesus the Savior is with us. (Matt. 28:20)
3) We are always joyful because the Holy Spirit, another Counselor is with us. (John 14:16)
4) We are living with God the Trinity. In addition, we are enjoying the promises of Psalm 91 which are granted by God. We are pleasing and giving praises to God. (Ps. 91:1~16)

2. Pray continually

1) Prayers are to have conversations with God. Therefore, we must not stop praying. (Gen. 3:1~6)
2) Our weapons in spiritual warfare are the word of God and prayer. (Eph. 6:17)
3) A prayer is to meet with God. When we pray, God brings peace in our hearts, helps us to not be influenced by the secular world, and fulfills our every need. (Phil. 4:19)

3. Give thanks to God in all circumstances

1) When sufferings come, trust and give thanks to our good God. (James 1:2~4)
2) Thanksgiving allows people to have hopes. When Paul and Silas who were in prison in Philippi sang hymns to God, suddenly there was an earthquake. The prison doors flew open, and everybody’s chains came loose. (Acts 16:25~26)
3) God is pleased with and helps people who come forward with thanksgiving. (Ps. 50:23)
4) Thanksgiving brings positive atmospheres in our hearts. (Phil. 4:6)

Conclusion
In order to live a life of higher dimension, we must be joyful always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. This kind of life is a life of the fourth dimension, and is to live with faith in the world of God.