1 Thess. 4:1 "Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you."
Paul is encouraging the Christians in Thessalonica to continue to live lives that please God. They have already been doing this and Paul seems happy with them and encourages them to keep at it.
This is a good motto. "Live in a way that pleases God." Before I do or say anything I should get in the habit of asking, "Does this please God?" I have a hunch I would avoid many pitfalls and be used by God more if I asked this question. My life would be pretty sweet if I always errored on the side of pleasing God. I'll give it a shot today.
Dear Jesus, help me please you today as I work, pick up Ellie, make dinner, talk with Erin, and put the kids to bed. Amen.
