In our meme- and text-crazed days, short slogans are a common method of sending a much longer message. While Paul offered no trite picture to accompany this message, he ended 1 Thessalonians by simply urging the saints to "Rejoice always, Pray without ceasing." Consider the power of the fusion of these two.
After David had shared his final gifts with Solomon and the people, David blessed the LORD before all the assembly.
Some of what David says would be helpful to read before we give on the Lord’s Day. All of what David says is helpful to our prayers when we live in even simple prosperity (not necessarily excessive wealth).