in all circumstances

"Rejoice always, 

pray without ceasing, 

give thanks in all circumstances; 

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you"

Rejoice always
in the sun
in the rain
in the calm
in the storm
always, rejoice

pray without ceasing
in the sun
in the rain
in the calm
in the storm
without ceasing, pray

give thanks in all circumstances
in the sun
in the rain
in the calm
in the storm
in all circumstances, give thanks

Notice, there is no mention of
if it is pleasant
if it makes sense
if it is convenient
if others join you
no, it is simply
rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances

Is God serious?
In ALL circumstances?
How in the world is that supposed to happen?

"In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance..."

Ephesians 6:16-18

in all circumstances
in the sun
in the rain
in the calm
in the storm

in all circumstances
take up the shield of faith
take the helmet of salvation
take the sword of the Spirit
pray
keep alert
persevere

in all circumstances
in the sun
in the rain
in the calm
in the storm

The choice is ours-
choose to trust,
choose to obey,
and watch God work in you.
I have found it to be a wonderful thing to experience.
Or choose to walk in your own way,
which I have found to be a very frightening way to live.

thank you Sarah for recommending this song!