1 Thessalonians 5 - CEVUS06 & HBN

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.-2

Prayer is a vital aspect of the Christian faith, serving as a direct line of communication with God. The Bible offers numerous verses that can guide and inspire us in our prayer life. Here are seven Bible verses that can help you to pray:

1. Matthew 6:9-13

“This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’”

The Lord’s Prayer, provides a perfect model for prayer. It includes elements of praise, submission to God’s will, requests for daily needs, forgiveness, and guidance. Using this structure can help us cover all aspects of our spiritual life in prayer.

2. Philippians 4:6

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

You are encouraged to turn your worries into prayers. This verse emphasizes importance of approaching God with your needs and anxieties, coupled with a heart of gratitude. This verse reminds you that prayer is a means to relieve anxiety and to trust in God’s provision.

3. 1 Thessalonians 5:16

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”

Praying continually doesn’t mean being on our knees all day but maintaining a constant awareness of God’s presence and turning to Him throughout our day. It encourages an attitude of gratitude and joy in all circumstances.

4. James 5:16

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”

James 5:16 emphasizes the power of communal prayer and confession. It encourages us to support each other through prayer and to recognize the importance of a righteous person’s prayer. You are encouraged to seek out prayer partners and to be diligent in your intercessions for others.

5. Romans 8:26

“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.”

You can find comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit assists you in your prayers, especially when you are uncertain about what to pray for. The Spirit’s intercession ensures that your prayers align with God’s will, providing a deeper connection in your communication with God.

6. Matthew 7:7-8

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Jesus assures you that your earnest seeking and asking will not go unanswered. This promise can bolster your confidence in approaching God with your needs and desires, knowing that He listens and responds.

7. 1 John 5:14-15

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”

God is attentive to your prayers. It highlights the importance of aligning your requests with His will, giving you confidence that your prayers are heard and will be answered in accordance with His divine plan.

Conclusion

Prayer is a powerful and essential practice in the Christian life. These seven Bible verses offer guidance, encouragement, and assurance in our prayer journey. By meditating on and incorporating these scriptures into your prayer life, you can deepen your relationship with God, approach Him with confidence, and experience the transformative power of prayer.

1 I don't need to write you about the time or date when all this will happen. 2 You surely know that the Lord's return will be as a thief coming at night. 3 People will think they are safe and secure. But destruction will suddenly strike them like the pains of a woman about to give birth. And they won't escape.

4 My dear friends, you don't live in darkness, and so that day won't surprise you like a thief. 5 You belong to the light and live in the day. We don't live in the night or belong to the dark. 6 Others may sleep, but we should stay awake and be alert. 7 People sleep during the night, and some even get drunk. 8 But we belong to the day. So we must stay sober and let our faith and love be like a suit of armor. Our firm hope that we will be saved is our helmet.

9 God doesn't intend to punish us, but wants us to be saved by our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 Christ died for us, so we could live with him, whether we are alive or dead when he comes. 11 This is why you must encourage and help each other, just as you are already doing.

Final Instructions and Greetings

12 My friends, we ask you to be thoughtful of your leaders who work hard and tell you how to live for the Lord. 13 Show them great respect and love because of their work. Try to get along with each other. 14 My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn't living right. Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone. 15 Don't be hateful to people, just because they are hateful to you. Rather, be good to each other and to everyone else.

7 Bible verses to help you pray

Finding comfort and hope in God's Word in times of sadness

He is able to turn our sadness into joy and help us through every trial. "teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." - Matthew 28:20

16 Always be joyful 17 and never stop praying. 18 Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

19 Don't turn away God's Spirit 20 or ignore prophecies. 21 Put everything to the test. Accept what is good 22 and don't have anything to do with evil.

23 I pray that God, who gives peace, will make you completely holy. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept healthy and faultless until our Lord Jesus Christ returns. 24 The one who chose you can be trusted, and he will do this.

25 Friends, please pray for us.

26 Give the Lord's followers a warm greeting.

27 In the name of the Lord I beg you to read this letter to all his followers.

28 I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ will be kind to you!

Ila gwa Kweleny, a dhuŋun dhina dhiro daruri dana jalo je jai

1 Abi gi ŋwamun a ŋwa dhorum i ŋwa kaiyo i ŋwa dhura i ŋwa ŋwuram, limega lai, nyaŋa lati labupe ŋida ŋeda dajulijo no. 2 Ŋinena liŋidhanya momaŋ darnu lamun la Kweleny laji lila liro ŋinena gwuram gwina gwathila gile. 3 Maji mal arnu, Audhaijiye galo a je galo momaŋ, a minoŋ erna gwila degen babraŋ, gwiro ŋinena ŋwuredeny ŋwina ŋwatheny kwaio gwina gwijo kari gai; a ŋediŋa lati luthi ŋoma labire gi dhuŋun ibidha gatur no. 4 Abi nyaŋa, limega lai, nyaŋa lati gi kirim no, di ŋaji lamun ibile madhina galo liro ŋinena gwuram. 5 Nyaŋa peth liro keleŋa ga fure, a keleŋa ga aŋina; alŋa lati liro la gile i la girim no. 6 A minoŋ athijabrico alŋa ladhire no, gwiro ŋinena liji liter; abi abricije alije galo je jai aluthi ŋadigirenya ŋina ŋiŋir. 7 Ŋinena lina lathidhre a gile lathidhre; a lina lathirlele a gile lathirlele. 8 Abi alŋa, lina liro la aŋina, alije galo je jai, algena carthuŋw ja imaan a uminyi, a burneta gwina gwiro dhunijo gwa gilaŋ. 9 Ŋinena athiji Kalo geto gwan kadhugore no, abi dilapai gilaŋuŋw Kweleny gwai gwega gwina gwan Yasuuⓐ al Masiiẖ, 10 gwina gwaio gwan alŋa di, ada alŋa limaje galo je jai i alŋa ladhire, alamidhe peth ŋeda ŋalai. 11 A minoŋ gathajiyul uwa gweta gweta dagalo ganu, a acul gweta gweta dagalo alaŋ, gwiro ŋinena athanyanapai ko.

Dhuŋun dhitidhiter dhina dhabiŋu Buulus a dhuŋun dhina dhimirudhi

12 A minoŋ anaŋa lajothaije galo, limega lai, danya liŋa lina lathapai ŋiro dagalo ganu lina liro wukala di Kweleny a ŋajil ola; 13 danya uthi fikr gwina gwiŋir gwoinyadho gi uminyi gi dhuŋun dha ŋiro ŋegen; nyaje audhaijiye gwai galo gweta gweta dagalo ganu. 14 A anaŋa libupo dagalo, limega lai, danya ola lina lati lathelila momaŋ no; gathajul uwa lina liro litilitiny gi dugor ganu degen, a muthiniyul lijo galo lina limulo nono, muthul dugore gi liji peth. 15 Daŋadhul galo dathi gweta wura ŋida ŋina ŋike ŋan ŋidi ŋina ŋike no; abi ŋwamun peth gwujul dhuŋuna dhina dhiŋir gweta gweta dagalo ganu, a gi liji peth. 16 Iŋiriyul dugore gwortal. 17 Athanya abiŋaijo Kaloŋa athanya dhunudhi lamun letipo no. 18 Athanya aici Kaloŋa shukran gi ŋidi peth; ŋinena dhuŋun dhiro ibidha dhina dhuminyu Kalo gi al Masiiẖ Yasuuⓐ gwan nyaŋa. 19 Athanya rinyi Dhigirima no. 20 Athanya arnu dhuŋun dhina dhabiŋu nebiŋa dhiro tur no. 21 Idhejul ŋida peth; muthul dhuŋuna momaŋ dhina dhiŋir. 22 Doinyul dhuŋuna peth dhina dhuthi s̱uura gwa ŋidi ŋina ŋike. 23 A Kalo ga dhaudhaijiye galo gaji juriye momaŋ; a digirim dalo a dugor dalo a aŋinu yalo ithedhini momaŋ, athiluthi lom gi ila gwa Kweleny gwega gwina gwan Yasuuⓐ al Masiiẖ no. 24 Ŋeda gwiŋir gwina gwimajurniya, gwina gwaji gwapai dhuŋuna ibidha ko. 25 Limega lai, abiŋadhaijul Kaloŋa gwan anaŋa. 26 Salimeyul limega peth mira gwai gwina gwiŋir didirel. 27 Nyi gwajidhedha amr di Kweleny di jawaab ibija abiŋini gi limega peth lina liŋir didirel. 28 Niⓐma gwa Kweleny gwega gwina gwan Yasuuⓐ al Masiiẖ gwaje dagalo. Amiin.