Text:    I Thessalonians 4:1-12

Sermon in a prayer:  The only way to avoid the distractions is to keep your focus. 

Three keys that will keep you out of the weeds—

#1  Keep your mind pure—verses 1-8.

• Focus on the pleasure of God—verses 1-3

• Understand yourself—verse 4

• Never take advantage of others—verses 5-6

• Depend fully upon the Holy Spirit—verses 7-8

Notes:

#2  Keep your heart open—verses 9-10.

#3  Keep your hands busy—verses 11-12.

#4  Sacrifice that empowers us—verses 9-12.