Gratitude

I Thessalonians 5:16-18
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.


       "Be joyful always".   That is a command.  And God never commands us to do anything without giving us the ability to carry it out.  Being joyful is not a result of good circumstances.  It is closely linked to the next two phrases: pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances.  All of these are supernatural actions that seem impossible at first glance.
          All three are disciplines.  "Train yourself to be godly".  Each is a decision.