Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

Rejoice, Pray, Give Thanks

 

“Rejoice always!”

Is a good trail to blaze

It may not give wealth,

 But it leads to good health.

Joy lifts the spirit and has merit.

Next comes prayer-

Pray continually. 

That means to never cease.

Always talking to God provides peace.

With peace life just gets better. 

Then there is the giving of thanks,

And with God that ranks. 

Consider God’s Word

And keep it stored.

It says, 

“Rejoice, give thanks, and pray, for this is God’s will.” 

Do it each and every day.

God’s word also says,

“Love, joy, and peace are the fruit of the Spirit.”

Test it!

Seek the fruit!

Let it take root.

When joy, peace, and prayer over-flow the cup,

You’ll be lifted up. 

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 6/27/2026 

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   “Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV

 

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22 NIV 

Give Thanks

      Although Thanksgiving is squeezed in between Halloween and an overlapping of early Christmas decorating and shopping, lets not forget that Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year when families gather to give thanks together.  Let us, also, not forget that giving thanks is a year-round activity.  

     This Thanksgiving I did not start to clean the leaves from the yard.  I wanted the fall color to lay around.  I wanted the season to feel like Thanksgiving.  I did not start to play Christmas music or start any Christmas decorating because I did not want to overlook the Season of Thanksgiving.  I simply looked forward to quality family time with loved ones I had not seen all year.   Along with good food and lots of it, my family did enjoy a good time together with much thanks for the blessing through the year.  Following is my praise and thanks to God.   

    In Everything Give Thanks

I have riches untold

Far beyond gold;

Not money in banks

But much in which to give thanks.

There is the sovereign Father

Protecting when tempests gather.

I’m adopted by the One in charge-

The One over the world at large.  

Then there is my Jesus;

A Treasure come to give me life,

To rid me of worry and strife,

To help me flourish, thrive, and survive.

Shifting through my gift of gold, 

I find a happy soul.  

I find a living Spirit

Among the treasure I inherit.

I give thanks!

I give praise

To the Father of my days-

The One who gives me riches, a gold mine, 

A sturdy supporting Vine.

I give thanks for my permanent place;

Riches by His grace.

In everything, thanks I give,

‘Cause my Savior lives.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson. 11/24/2022

 

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NIV