“Be Joyful”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil. May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it.

Summary: There is a divine secret that helps us to find and hold onto
Joy, and it is written right here in this passage. It will take some
intentionality and mindfulness on our part. It has everything to do
with knowing what to hold on to and what to let go of. Strangely, Joy
is found in both of these acts.