"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (ESV).
I've been learning a lot about these verses lately, especially about giving thanks "in all circumstances." It's not like something terrible has happened in my life and I need to start learning about giving thanks even when it seems impossible. I'm learning more about being thankful because thankfulness results in deep, genuine joy. I want that joy! Giving thanks in the everyday, mundane tasks will allow me to find joy in my seemingly ordinary life.
Also, each piece from these verses work together. If you are constantly praying, you are able to give thanks and find joy. I cannot find true joy in anything but the Lord, so what better way to find that joy than through prayer and thanksgiving!
"The discipline of thanks only comes with practice." -Ann Voskamp
Another thing I've been learning is about being fully alive. It's one thing to be physically in a place; it's another to be fully there and fully attentive. And I can choose to be fully attentive. I want to do that; I want to be fully present everywhere I am in order to give glory to God and be able to serve others.
I want to pray continually - without ceasing - that Thy will be done. Not my will. His. I must trust in His plan for my life because it is perfect. And that trust will lead to joy!
The Lord has blessed me with so much and I want to become the blessing to others now.
"Passionately serving Christ alone makes us the loving servant to all." -Ann Voskamp
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