What if we've been asking the wrong question all along? Instead of constantly searching for God's will in the big decisions—who to marry, what job to take, where to live—we discover that Scripture has already made His will crystal clear. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we're reminded that God's will is beautifully simple yet profoundly transformative: rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. These aren't suggestions for when life feels comfortable; they're commands for every season. The message challenges us to shift our perspective from circumstantial happiness to a deeper, abiding joy rooted in who God is rather than what's happening around us. When we rejoice in the Lord—not in our circumstances—we align our hearts with heaven's perspective. Zephaniah 3:17 reminds us that God Himself is rejoicing over us, dancing and singing with delight. This isn't about our performance; it's about His unwavering love. The call to pray without ceasing transforms prayer from a religious duty into an ongoing conversation with our Creator, involving Him in every moment of our day. And giving thanks? It's the rudder that steers us from regret to rejoicing, from bitterness to contentment. When we practice these three disciplines—rejoicing, praying, and giving thanks—we don't just discover God's will; we experience transformation from the inside out.
