1 Thessalonians 5:1618

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Work on Your
Attitude

• 1 Thessalonians 516-18

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The Will of God in Christ for You
Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• For strength Neh. 810
• To abound in hope by believing Rom. 1513
• To help others to be joyful 2 Cor. 23

"Rejoice always"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• The way to it
• Only in the Lord Phil. 44
• Through His salvation Psa. 211
• Through His mercy Psa. 317
• Through His presence Psa. 1611 Hb. 135
• Through pleasing God Ecc. 226 520

"Rejoice always"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• The way to it
• Only in the Lord Phil. 44
• Read feed on Gods word daily Jer. 1516
• Meditate upon teachings of Christ John 1511
• Meditate upon teaching of apostles 1 Jn. 14
• Spend time with brethren 2 Cor. 713
• Lead others to Christ 1 Th. 219-20 Lk. 156
• Sing praises of joy to God Psa. 7123

"Rejoice always"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• A PRAYERFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• To find mercy grace to help in time of need
  Heb. 414-16
• To find forgiveness of sins 1 John 19
• To find the peace of God Phil. 46-7
• To unburden the soul 1 Pet. 57

"Rejoice always"
"Pray without ceasing"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• A PRAYERFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• The way to it
• Have set times to create the habit of praying
• Example of David Daniel (Psa. 5517 Dan. 610)
• Pray on important occasions Luke 612-13
• Pray in trying circumstances Acts 1625
• Pray on the spur of the moment Neh. 24-5

"Rejoice always"
"Pray without ceasing"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• A PRAYERFUL Attitude
• A THANKFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• Ingratitude is displeasing to God2 Tim. 31-5
  Rom. 118-21
• Christians should have an attitude of gratitude
• Thankful to the Father Col. 13, 12-14 317
• Abounding in thanksgiving Col. 27
• A part of our adornment Col. 312-15
• Overflowing in our prayers Col. 42

"Rejoice always"
"Pray without ceasing"
"In everything give thanks"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• A PRAYERFUL Attitude
• A THANKFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• Ingratitude is displeasing to God2 Tim. 31-5
  Rom. 118-21
• Christians should have an attitude of gratitude
• Thankfulness in prayers is key to
• Overcoming anxiety Phil. 46
• Obtaining the peace of God Phil. 46-7

"Rejoice always"
"Pray without ceasing"
"In everything give thanks"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• A PRAYERFUL Attitude
• A THANKFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• The way to it
• Remember all things can work together for our
  good Rom. 828
• We can glory in tribulation Rom. 53-5
• We can rejoice in persecution Mt. 510-12
• We can rejoice in trials James 12-4

"Rejoice always"
"Pray without ceasing"
"In everything give thanks"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• A JOYFUL Attitude
• A PRAYERFUL Attitude
• A THANKFUL Attitude
• The need for it
• The way to it
• Remember all things can work together for our
  good Rom. 828
• Remember all good gifts come from God James
  117
• Make it your custom to thank God, like Daniel
  Daniel 610

"Rejoice always"
"Pray without ceasing"
"In everything give thanks"
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The Will of God in Christ for You Work on Your
Attitude

• Rejoice always
• Pray always
• Give thanks always
• Rejoice without ceasing
• Pray without ceasing
• Give thanks without ceasing
• In everything rejoice
• In everything pray
• In everything give thanks

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The Will of God in Christ for YouBe a Faithful
Christian

• Believe Jesus is Gods Son John 2031
• Repent of your sins Luke 133
• Confess your faith in Jesus Matthew 1032
• Be immersed in water Mark 1616
• Sins are forgiven Acts 238
• Added to His church Acts 247
• Registered in heaven Hebrews 1223
• Faithfully obey the will of God James 125