Big Idea Of This Series: This four-week series begins with a premise rooted in 1 Thessalonians 5:14–22, which instructs us to rejoice, pray, and be thankful in every circumstance. That is a challenging command! Can we really rejoice always? Look around. Life is full of messy and difficult situations, over many of which we have little control. This series examines how to find strength in the Lord, practice gratitude, embrace lament, and find support in our community to endure whatever life throws at us with a joyful heart. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 NLT Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Holy Spirit. Do not scoff at propheciesbut test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. Stay away from every kind of evil. How To Stay Thankful In All Things: Encourage Others & Build Each Other Up Always Be Joyful Never Stop Praying Be Thankful In All Circumstances Don’t Stifle The Holy Spirit Test Everything Stay Away From Evil