Theme: Our love for God and one another will be the bond that holds us in Him while we go through affliction. God is using this affliction to grow our faith and connection with Him and others.

Life Question #1
If God were to provide you with an ideal life, free from any struggles or disappointments would you take the deal?

LifePoint #1
God understands that for us to have a deep and meaningful relationship with Him, we need to experience both good and challenging times.

📓1 Thessalonians 3:1-5
Paul Sends Timothy To Strengthen and Encourage The Church

Life Question #2
Do you want people to tell you the truth, or what you want to hear right now?

☔ Matthew 5:45 NLT
In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. For He gives His sunlight to both the evil and the good, and He sends rain on the just and the unjust alike.

LifePoint #2:
Satan Knows: what your mind thinks is true, even if it isn’t true!

📓1 Thessalonians 3:6-10
You Standing Firm In Affliction Encourages Others To Do The Same

LifePoint #3:
Your stand during affliction and belief that God is in control will strengthen your family, church, friends and coworkers and encourage them to do the same.

📓1 Thessalonians 3:11-13
Paul Prays For God To Work In and Through The Thessalonians

In Pauls Absence He Prays For:
1. Love For Others
2. To Be Blameless and Holy
3. To Be Real and Ready
4. The Devil Loves A Fake Believer (Matthew 23:27)

Love and Affliction Combine To Grow Our Walk with Christ and Make An Impact On The World Around Us!