Rejoice Always, Pray Without Ceasing, Give Thanks in Everything Scripture: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, ESV) Men, this short trio of commands from the Apostle Paul lands like a hammer on an anvil. In a world that tries to strip us of joy, drown us in distractions, and leave us bitter, God issues a clear battle order: rejoice, pray, and give thanks—always