2. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

7. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

8. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

9. Does God need your “thanks”? Does God need your “thanks”? Resounding NO! Resounding NO! So if God doesn’t need your thanks, why is it His will and command? So if God doesn’t need your thanks, why is it His will and command?

12. One of Pastor Mark’s core beliefs… “Faith is always positive (being positive instead of negative) (Hebrews 11:1).” One of Pastor Mark’s core beliefs… “Faith is always positive (being positive instead of negative) (Hebrews 11:1).” Thanksgiving is the fuel for faith. Thanksgiving is the fuel for faith.

13. English poet John Milton is reported as saying a person with an ungrateful spirit only has one vice, because all of the rest of his vices are virtues compared to ingratitude. English poet John Milton is reported as saying a person with an ungrateful spirit only has one vice, because all of the rest of his vices are virtues compared to ingratitude.

14. You will lose the battle of faith without thanksgiving; If you lose that battle you are lost.

16. 2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience;

17. Faith builds patience by trusting in God for what you need and pray for. Faith builds patience by trusting in God for what you need and pray for. Love builds patience by reminding you God loves you and is caring for you. Love builds patience by reminding you God loves you and is caring for you. Patience builds faith and love by calling you back to faith to trust God and love in relationship with Him. Patience builds faith and love by calling you back to faith to trust God and love in relationship with Him.

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