Word-Filled Wednesday - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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






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21 Thoughts Shared:

Kelley said...

Great colors in this photo Melanie! I have enjoyed taking pictures like this of the flowers around my house. It will be nice in the cold months to look back and remember their beauty! Enjoy your Wednesday and thank you for the verse of encouragement!

Simply Dawn said...

Love the verse and I love pictures of flowers. We're thinking on the same page today :)

Have a great day!

ellen b. said...

Great encouragement to rejoice and pray and give thanks. Thank you Lord! Blessings...

Darlene said...

I love this verse! The flower is beautiful and I like how you put the flower and verse together.
Thanks for the encouragement.

Have a fabulous day!
Blessings,
Darlene

Kristi said...

Melanie, you are awesome. I just love visiting your WFW. That is such a difficult verse at times. Your picture reminds me that when we put that verse into action, perhaps our lives will be as beautiful as that blooming flower and that we will be a wonderful fragrance for Him. Thanks for blessing me today!

Denise said...

I love this verse, and that is such a happy picture.

Tracy said...

Beautiful photo and a wonderful reminder today! Blessings to you on this WFW!

Tracy

Aunt Angie said...

I know that has got to be one of the more difficult things to do at times...but it is especially IN THOSE times when we need to do it most. This was a beautiful reminder of that. We DO give thanks ---for in the hard times of life, we lean more heavily on the Savior!

Joyfull said...

What a beautiful picture! Also a wonderful verse which can help keep us focused and with God's direction - obedient!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful verse! Happy WFW!

Anonymous said...

oh i needed that reminder! thank-you! and wow.. you did a fantastic job on the picture!

Addicted to Beadz said...

Melanie,

Great verse and scripture!

Thanks so much for your prayers. Jan got great news on her MRI!

Blessings, my friend!
Cheryl

Natalie said...

Praying without ceasing...I need to constantly remind myself to do that! Thanks for the reminder today.

Tricia said...

What a great verse to remind me of what I am to be doing today, praying, giving thanks, and rejoicing in my God! Thanks for the reminder, I needed it today after my morning with two 4-year olds!

Have a wonderful day!

Blessings!

lori said...

This is twice today I've heard this verse...a dear friend called and asked me to pray for her friend who had bad mammogram news.....

I love the flower....yours?? Mine are just WILTING here in this Georgia heat!!

blessings!
lori

Anonymous said...

That verse convicts me every time......it says Rejoice in the Lord, ALWAYS, not just when I feel like it,but always. As I grow as a christian, and get older, I am starting to understand the always part. :)
Beautiful picture.

Laurie Ann said...

Love the verse and the photo. What a beautiful flower! Happy WFW!

LauraLee Shaw said...

One I need reminding of all the time! Beautiful to look at too.

Alex said...

Your blog always makes me feel refreshed - lovely! It is so hard to rejoice always - thank you for the reminder that I should look to God in everything. Happy WFW!

Nancie said...

Melanie, These are some of my favourite verses. Thanks for the reminder to rejoice in the Lord, pray without ceasing and to give thanks always. God is good to us. Thanks for sharing! Have a blessed day!

sharon brobst said...

Love that verse!!! What a reminder that we are to rejoice always!! In all things!