2 Thessalonians 3

"Dear Father, God who worked to create all things, Guide us and empower us to do our work in quietness, to avoid idleness, and to earn our own living...."

"Dear Father, who hears our prayers, May all of your people pray earnestly for each other, and especially for your ministers, that your word may speed..."

"Dear Disciple, Some messages of truth are hard to hear. Nevertheless, a family has to have expectations of family members if it is going to function...."

Do you ever wonder why you have to go to work? Christians don't. Christians have three clear reasons to get up and go to work. Provide for our families, show God's glory, and help others.

"Dear Believer, Paul was confident that he taught the truth I wanted the Thessalonians to know. He claimed the authority of an apostle, an emissary..."

"And we are confident in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we commanded you. May the Lord lead your hearts into a full..."

"Dear Disciple, In today's verses Paul was urging Timothy to be strong. I urge you as well to be strong in Me. With Paul's impending martyrdom, he..."

"Pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you."

"The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one."

"The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one."

Inspirational illustration of 2 Thessalonians 3:1 -- Pray for us that the message of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you.

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Inspirational illustration of 2 Thessalonians 3:3 -- 3 But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.

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