1 Thess 3 (MSG)

3-5Not that the troubles should come as any surprise to you. You've always known that we're in for this kind of thing. It's part of our calling. When we were with you, we made it quite clear that there was trouble ahead. And now that it's happened, you know what it's like. That's why I couldn't quit worrying; I had to know for myself how you were doing in the faith. I didn't want the Tempter getting to you and tearing down everything we had built up together.

In the middle of our trouble and hard times here, just knowing how you're doing keeps us going. Knowing that your faith is alive keeps us alive.

9-10What would be an adequate thanksgiving to offer God for all the joy we experience before him because of you? We do what we can, praying away, night and day, asking for the bonus of seeing your faces again and doing what we can to help when your faith falters.

11-13May God our Father himself and our Master Jesus clear the road to you! And may the Master pour on the love so it fills your lives and splashes over on everyone around you, just as it does from us to you. May you be infused with strength and purity, filled with confidence in the presence of God our Father when our Master Jesus arrives with all his followers.

This passage speaks about my prayer and heart.

Some lessons that leaders can learn through Thessalonians.

1. Troubles aren't a "SHOCKING" thing; Be steadfast.
Don't be caught by surprise by them.
Be prepared and know that it is a WORTHY
cost we're giving our life for.

1Peter4:12
12-13Friends, when life gets really difficult, don't jump to the conclusion that God isn't on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.

They bring about growth in many areas.
We can see it from a different angle.
Be calm and steadfast.

2.Relationship matters
What's a leader without any followers?
One of the leaders' goals is also dying
to see successors/disciples rising up!
How our ppl's faith n enthusiasm for Jesus
matters to God and Us!

Pro27:17
17 You use steel to sharpen steel,
and one friend sharpens another

3. Pray for our people regularly
When was the LAST time you prayed for ur group
or people individually?
their needs? struggles?
Remember that this ministry belongs to God
and We all belong to God too.
He is Lord..and Lord of ALL.
He runs the show and determines EVERY outcome.
So, if we use our think carefully..
isn't it right to just tell/ask God?
If we really love our ppl, setting aside time to fast&pray for them
is impt!

1 Thess 5:17-18
16-18Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

Instead of always stressing over problems or crackin
ur head to think of how to help this or tht person under ur care..
Y not go to God?
You'll see how God moves!
"When God moves, He really moves."