1 Thessalonians 3

Paul continues on from the previous chapter regarding his anticipation and longing to see the Thessalonians by sending Timothy and Silas. Their arrival should raise the morale of the Church during their persecution. The intention also was to find out if Timothys efforts had been in vain. Halfway through the chapter it's stated that Timothy has returned and Paul is comforted by the Thessalonians persistence in setting their eyes on the cross despite local affliction. He then prays that God will create future opportunities for he and the church to be reunited. He hopes their love for each other will grow in the same way he himself has grown, and as well as God's intentional placing of his holiness in the Thessalonica Church's heart for when Jesus comes again. 

Pray/response:
- Love God's children the way Paul loves them. Or at least to grow in it
- Pls in still persistence in Jooha to continue his bible reading
- Please place in Lucas heart a need for you. Please love him and his father and Elina
- Thank you for saving Peter Kim. Grow in his heart a zealousness for you
- Help me love you God if anything. Please help me love you because I don't feel anything
- Thank you for loving your children