What to Do When You Don't Know What to DoSample

To strive for something means to put in your maximum effort to get it. Maybe for you, it’s the hard work you put in to get a passing grade in chemistry, practicing to make the varsity team, or finally saving up enough money to get your first car. 

In this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul is encouraging us to put in that same effort when it comes to doing what is good. Because Paul knew doing good was important not just for the benefit of ourselves, but for all people. And while we don’t have to strive to be loved by God, one of the best things we can do because we’re loved by Him is to put in the effort to do what is good for all people in response to what He has done for us. This week, look for an opportunity to do good for someone else. Whatever it takes, make every effort to make that good happen! Strive for it!