Day 26: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

I work full time and have a toddler son. My days are long. My days are exhausting. Sometimes it’s overwhelming. And then it’s bedtime and we say our prayers. I am teaching my son how to pray. He is only two so it is simple. “God, I love you. Thank you for everything. Amen.” And then you realize it is the simple things that matter. God does not care if your words are fancy, only that they are true. Don’t be afraid to pray. Ask him for what you need, thank him for what you have and don’t forget what really matters. It does not matter if the dishes are spilling out of the sink on to the counter or the food is smashed in the couch, but what does matter are the boy who made the messes and the God who made it all possible. The good, the bad, and everything that is important. 

Dear Lord: Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say rejoice.

Contributed by Jamie