Worship Through Prayer

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV


Do you agree that the Bible is one of the best gifts that God has given us as we walk through life? Ano man ang kalagayan at pinagdadaanan natin, ang Salita ng Dios ang nagsisilbing primary guideline natin sa buhay!

Let’s face it. Life on earth is a blessing but it also comes with challenges. Kadalasan, these challenges steal the best life and peace that the Lord wants us to enjoy. Minsan, sa sobrang kakaisip natin ng mga problema, mga posibleng solusyon, or even those things na nakakaexcite for our future, hindi na rin tayo nakakatulog ng maayos. Sometimes, we also fail to spend quality time with God. We become so anxious about so many things! Kapag tumagal pa, it may seriously affect our overall health, wellness, relationships, and spiritual life!

Kamusta ka, kapatid? What struggles are you facing in life lately? Are you currently struggling on how to pay off a huge debt? Kahit anong gawin mong todo kayod sa work, you still can’t make ends meet. Parati nalang kapos! Is critical illness taking a major toll on you and your family? Do you cry yourself to sleep because your marriage is too hard to keep or your family feels like it’s breaking apart?

Ano nga ba ang kalooban ni Lord sa mga hinaharap natin sa buhay? Paano ba dapat ang posture ng mga puso natin as we come to HIm in prayer?

Whether we’re in a good or bad situation, God’s Word has a guideline for us to live by! Through Apostle Paul’s letter in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, the Lord is instructing us three things: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

As we pray in Christ Jesus, kalooban ng Panginoon na harapin natin ang bawat sitwasyon at pagsubok ng buhay ng may kagalakan! Why? It is because when we are in Christ, we are assured that He is with us and will never forsake us. He is Sovereign at nasa Kanya ang sagot o solusyon na inaasam-asam natin! Isn’t He the Way and the Door? When we are in His presence, there is fullness of joy! Patunay lamang ito na there’s no need to worry because our God is superior and far bigger than all our concerns in life!

It is the Lord’s will for us to pray continually! Contend in prayer. Make decrees and declarations of God’s promises about our situation. Pray in solitude. Pray in the spirit. Pray with songs Listen in prayer. Make room for the Holy Spirit to speak. Pray unceasingly! God has unlimited attention span for His children! Our Father’s ears never grow tired of listening to our prayers. He loves the communion and the worship we offer as we abide in Him through prayer!

The Lord is more mindful of our concerns and well-being than we are. Bago pa naman natin alalahanin ang mga matitinding needs natin sa sarili or sa family, or even sa work or school, may plano na ang ating Ama! The provision for our needs, and even wants, are available in the riches of His glory! Health-related man ito, need for relational breakthrough man or financial deliverance, His answers are already on the way! There’s no other appropriate response to these but to give thanks! Praise the Lord for His goodness!

If there is one word that will summarize the totality of God’s will over all the good and bad situations we face in life, it is WORSHIP. Sometimes, when we pray to the Father, there is a pure sacrifice of praise. Because our God is greater, we exalt Him even at the throne of our aching hearts instead of dwelling lowly in painful circumstances. It is the Lord’s will and delightful desire for us to come to Him in prayer with joy, trust, and thanksgiving! This is worship!

Heavenly Father, thank You for being mindful of us. We acknowledge that You are superior and bigger than all that we face in life. Holy Spirit, each time we come to the Father in prayer, help us to rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances. May our hearts gladly offer a sacrifice of praise as our act of worship. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
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