1 Thessalonians 4:7For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.

May I live in holiness before You, dear Lord. 

Romans 2:10 but glory, honor and peace for everyone who does good: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

Father, above all these, please give me peace.

Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—

Before anything, Paul noted he is a servant of Christ. May that be the first thing I am in my life as well.

Acts 28:24 Some were convinced by what he said, but others would not believe.

Some “will not” believe. May I not be discouraged when some refuse to believe the truth about Jesus our Savior.

1 Thessalonians 4:1…live in order to please God.

May I continually have this perspective. 

1 Thessalonians 3:13 May He strengthen your hearts.

Lord, do that for me, our family, our Christian friends, and our Christian leaders. 

Acts 27:20 When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of being saved.

In our darkest hours, we must not give up hope as the Almighty will rescue us in His timing.

1 Thessalonians 3:11 Now may our God and Father himself and our Lord Jesus clear the way for us to come to you.

Clear the way, Lord!

Acts 24:27 When two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, but because Felix wanted to grant a favor to the Jews, he left Paul in prison.

Vindication may not always come quickly, nor when we expect it.

1 Thessalonians 3:10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith.

Effective ministry requires persistent praying. May I persevere in prayer!