Scripture
"You paid careful attention to the way we lived among you, and determined to live that way yourselves. In imitating us, you imitated the Master. Although great trouble accompanied the Word, you were able to take great joy from the Holy Spirit!—taking the trouble with the joy, the joy with the trouble." 1 Thessalonions 1:5-6
Observation
Paul wrote the above to encourage the congregation to take great joy from the Spirit when facing trouble. Trouble=> Joy.. Joy=>Trouble
Application
Phew... this is pretty simple eh.... OMGawd, this week has been tough, having to face with people with different personalities.
Prayer
Dear Lord, I want to surrender my anger and frustration to you. Thank you for your encouragement.. ie to take trouble with JOY from the Spirit... The joy with the trouble... :):):) Thank you Lord.. you are my peace, my sanity..
