“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, MSG).

That’s it.

Rejoice. Pray Always. Give Thanks.

That is God’s will for you.

Do these three things repeatedly until they each become a habit and you will be better off for it.

I didn’t say that you will come into untold riches and fame.

I didn’t say that everything in your life will automatically go smoothly from here on out.

I did say that you will find joy and fulfillment in living out of the center of God’s will for you.

Rejoice. Pray Always. Give thanks.