Day 2: Rejoice! God’s Will Includes You
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Always rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.”
“What is God’s will for my life?”
Paul’s answer is surprisingly clear:
Rejoice. Pray. Give thanks.
This is God’s will for you. Everything else is overflow.
Rejoice. Not just in the good times.
Pray. Not just when you feel like it.
Give thanks as a way of life—because you are in Christ, and Christ is in you.
Joy is not a reaction to your circumstances.
It is a response to the reality of God’s presence in and around you.
Gratitude and joy align your heart with heaven. They remind you that God is already working, already present, already leading.
If you want to begin living on purpose, start here:
• Rejoice always. Not because everything is perfect, but because you are deeply, unshakably loved.
• Pray constantly. Because communion with God isn’t an event—it’s a lifestyle.
• Give thanks in all circumstances. Because gratitude opens your eyes to what God is doing and where He is leading.
God’s will for your life is not some distant assignment.
What is God’s will for you? To live each day joyfully, prayerfully, thankfully—with Him.
Centering Prayer
God,
You have already told me what You want from me.
Joy. Prayer. Gratitude.
Help me receive this simple and powerful invitation.
Let my life reflect Your joy today. Amen.
Practice for Today
Choose joy on purpose today.
When something goes right—rejoice.
When something frustrates you—pray.
When something feels small—give thanks.
Watch what happens when you practice joy as a discipline, not a reward.
Journaling Prompt
Where have I been searching for God's will in complicated or distant places?
What would shift if I believed that joy, prayer, and gratitude are the beginning of living with purpose?
Closing Blessing
Rejoice with boldness.
Pray like someone who knows God is near.
Give thanks as if everything in your life is a gift waiting to be unwrapped.
Do not wait for clarity to obey—step into joy now.
This is the will of God for your life.
Pray as You Go
Inhale: This is Your will…
Exhale: …joy, prayer, and gratitude.