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Explore the attitudes of worship as outlined in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Discover the importance of being joyful, prayerful, and thankful in our worship. Learn practical tips on developing a better prayer life and cultivating an attitude of gratitude.
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Attitudes of Worship • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 • Joyful • Prayerful • Thankful
Attitudes of Worship • Pray without ceasing • Joyful believers will be prayerful believers • Prayer is not a posture but an attitude • Submission • Confession • Petition • Intercession • Praise • Thanksgiving
Attitudes of Worship • Pray without ceasing • Example of Jesus • Luke 21:37,38 • Luke 22:41-44 • Example of the Early Church • Acts 1:14 • Acts 2:42 • Acts 6:4
Attitudes of Worship • Pray without ceasing • Motivation for Christians • Glorify God – Matt. 6:9,10 • Meet our Needs – Matt. 6:11 • Fellowship with God – Ps. 42:1,2 • God’s Wisdom – James 1:5 • Deliverance from Trouble – Jonah 2:1,2
Attitudes of Worship • Pray without ceasing • Motivation for Christians (cont’d) • Relief from Fear and Worry – Phil. 4:6,7 • Gratitude for Past Blessings – Ps. 44:1-4 • Freedom from Guilt of Sin – Ps. 32:5 • Salvation of Lost – 1 Tim. 2:1-4 • Desire for Spiritual Growth – Eph. 3:14-21
Attitudes of Worship • In everything give thanks • Unbelievers are ungrateful by nature – Romans 1:21 • Believers are thankful by the new nature • Fabric of a believers make-up – Ps. 136:1-3 • Fruit of the H. S. in our hearts – Col. 2:6-8
Attitudes of Worship • Application #1 • Have you made prayer a premium activity in your spiritual life? • Three steps to a better prayer life: • Choose a Place • Make it a Priority • Develop a Plan
Attitudes of Worship • Application #2 • Is thankfulness a characteristic that others would choose to describe you? • Make it a priority by developing a list each day of five things you are thankful for, and then adding five more to that list each day.