THE POET'S CORNER ARCHIVES

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

In Everything Give Thanks

"In everything give thanks, for

This is God's will concerning you."

This verse seems quite a puzzle,

But I know your Word is true.

I know this doesn't mean

That all trouble comes from You;

Although you have that power,

And You can prevent it, too.

It could mean to be thankful,

Lest a worse thing come your way;

But, after Nine Eleven,

I'm not sure that's what you say.

I know a Christian's testimony,

Is a most important thing.

If you always cry and complain

Your witness has a hollow ring.

But, how can you be thankful,

When the one you love is gone,

And you face a sorrowful future,

One of living all alone?

Or, you work your life long achieving,

The goal of security and acclaim;

But, on your desk you find one day

A termination letter with your name?

Then, a phone call comes one day,

Every parent dreads to hear.

Your child's been in an accident.

And his passing is very near.

I am sure that what you do mean is

No matter what we must go through,

We can have the calm assurance,

We'll be facing it with You.

That's how to "give thanks in everything."

Just don't leave the Saviour out!

For, "God's will in Christ Jesus."

Is what the verse is all about.

Have you trusted "in Christ Jesus?"

Who paid the price for all man's sin?

Simply believe He did that for you,

And, then "Christ Jesus" you'll be "in."

The first thing you can give thanks for

When you "give thanks in everything,"

Is a Savior who never leaves your side

No matter what life will bring.

Now we understand the meaning,

Of the verse we have in view,

"In everything give thanks, for its

God's will in Christ Jesus concerning you."