A Proud Christian Life
(1 Thess. 5:15~23)

We must all become children who God is proud of. To do so, we must live a life that obeys the will of God. The Bible says, “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:16~18) Therefore, we must live a life that is joyful, that prays and gives thanks.

1. Be joyful always
1) God wants His children to live in joy and pleasure. (Deut. 33:29)
2) We must live our lives with positive hearts by having faith, hope, and love. (Ps. 16:8~11)

2. Pray continually
1) When you face hardships in life, do not rely on those who cannot save, but look for God. A prayer in the midst of trials is to hold Almighty God’s hands. (Ps. 146:3~5)
2) We can ask for all things we need in life to our Father God through prayers that ask for forgiveness, our daily bread, healing, and peace. (Ps. 51:17)

3. Give thanks in all circumstances
1) As the people who are saved by the precious blood of Jesus, we must live a life that gives thanks in all circumstances. (Rom. 8:1~2)
2) Giving thanks to God changes our bitter water of life into sweet water. (Phil. 4:6~7)

4. Go ahead with your dreams and beliefs
1) Look to our good God and move forward with dreams in all circumstances. (Phil. 2:13)
2) Look as if God will make our dreams come to pass and declare with faith. (Heb. 10:38~39)

Conclusion
As God’s children, we must live a happy, victorious life by being joyful of heaven and driving out the devil. Then, God will be pleased. Do not give up even if there are numerous trials and hardships in life. If we are always joyful, pray, and give thanks by moving forward with dreams and hopes, God will work amazing things.