Give Thanks in Every Circumstance

Give thanks in every circumstance.

That’s right. You heard me, Master Vance.

Instead of blaming brother Lance,

Give thanks in every circumstance.

Regardless of the – yes, I know it’s tough. Nevertheless. . .

I mean – oh, come on.

 

You say you blew a new romance

And tore a hole in your new pants?

Well you could chalk it up to chance,

Or perhaps instead you could. . .

 

Give thanks in every circumstance,

Although it may be hard because, you see . . .

 

 

Lance says your lunch got snatched by ants

And drought destroyed your batch of plants.

Your anger rises. “What’s the chance -?”

 

Hey, it’s okay. Calm down, dear Vance.

Instead of ripping up your pants,

 

Give thanks in every circumstance.

 

Oh, but what’s that? It’s gotten worse?

 

You say your boss that raves and rants

Simply refuses to advance

Your salary. You’ve got no chance?

 

Yes, I know it’s too much. But instead of

Being bitter, I really think you need to . . .

 

Give thanks in every circumstance.

 

Hey, wait! What’s that about the dance

That cancelled out your flight to France?

I know you’re blaming it on Lance,

But even though he ruined your chance,

you should still be nice. Yes, I know, nice

doesn’t fit the rhyme scheme. Nevertheless,

you should still obey me and

Give thanks in every circumstance.

 

So then, all together:

 

Give thanks in every circumstance

And your performance you’ll enhance.

Perhaps you may even snag that advance!

 

And if you bless the boss that raves and rants,

His anger will not stand a chance

Against your joyful, happy stance.

 

So then,

 

Give thanks for ants and blighted plants

And even for your shredded pants.

Behold outside the great expanse.

 

Consider where the sparrow lands

And who holds its life in His hands.

Thanksgiving is one of His commands.

 

Besides, you’ll get nowhere by being hateful.

Rather, you’re blessed by being grateful.

If of food you have a plateful,

That’s one reason to be grateful.

 

And if of gas you have a tankful,

Than you surely should be thankful.

Because if you have money in the bank,

Then it’s time the Lord to thank.

 

Finally,

 

Admit your life is not so shabby.

There’s no reason to be crabby.

Though you may hurt when some play pranks,

You still should keep on giving thanks.

 

You need to have an attitude

That keeps expressing gratitude.

For if you’re kind to one and all,

Then they may help you when you fall.

 

 

https://miracle-times.com/miracle-power/gods-miracle-power/

 

 

https://miracle-times.com/hearing-gods-voice/know-gods-will-submit/

 

 

 

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Author: C R Flamingbush

C.R. Flamingbush grew up in Wheaton, Illinois and graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in German and linguistics. After working seven years for the Department of Defense (an easy job), she took on the most difficult challenge in the world: a lifetime career of raising four children. Along the way she developed a passion for writing Christian superhero fantasy. She enjoys humor because it's Biblical (see the second psalm) and she loves to make people laugh - whether through her writings, her art, or just by being herself. Writing fantasy is her way of poking fun at human foibles and all the ridiculous ideas that so easily beset the human race, while at the same time honoring God in every way she can. Flamingbush has been a member of Faithwriters since 2010, and several of her winning contest entries have been published by Fresh Air Press. She likes Fan Story and has been a Narnia fan since the age of ten. In terms of influence, she aspires to be the next C.S. Lewis but has quite a ways to go in that regard. Speed of Sight, a Superhero Adventure, is her first novel. A sequel is in the works.

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