52 Prayers from the Bible

Praying in the Joyful Memory of Past Service

² We always thank God for all of you, remembering you constantly in our prayers. ³ We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, ⁴ knowing your election, brothers loved by God. (1 Thessalonians 1:2-4)

1. What things was Paul thankful to God for regarding the Thessalonians?
2. What does constantly mean in verse 1?
3. What is a work of faith?
4. What is a labor of love?
5. What is the endurance of hope in Jesus Christ?
6. Which one of the previous three items should you work on in your own life, and why?
7. How can this prayer inform our prayers today?

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