The prayer of the week is based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Lord, Your word tells me to “Rejoice always.”  Even when I don’t “feel” like rejoicing, You tell me to rejoice.  Would You help me do that today?

You also tell me to pray without ceasing.  I forget to pray at times…I need Your help to remember to pray without stopping.

Then You tell me that “in everything give thanks” and You mean for me to have an attitude of gratitude in all of life’s ups and downs.  This is Your will for me in Christ Jesus.

Thank You for your word which tells me what Your will is today and every day!

Rejoicing, praying, thanking You – in the name of Jesus, Amen.