Be joyful always!

Be joyful always!

 

That's the simple message of 1 Thessalonians 5:16.

 

Here's the verse in its context: 

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances,

for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV

Joy is different from happiness.  Joy is not dependent on our circumstances.

It is possible to be full of joy ALWAYS--no matter how great or how awful

our circumstances seem to be.

We CAN be joyful, we CAN give thanks,

because our Father can be trusted to accomplish His will

in our lives--in all circumstances.   

 

Here are several ways to remember these words...

 

Print 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 sheet music

Listen to the song

(Laura and Megan recorded this with me when they were 5 and 4.)

Listen to the melody (midi file)

Sing along (midi file)

Print coloring pages

1 Thessalonians 5:16

1 Thessalonians 5:17

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Are you full of joy today? 

Coloring with Play-Doh



"Be joyful always." 1 Thessalonians 5:16



This creative little girl (and her creative mom!)

used Play-Doh to color a scripture memory coloring page! 



Rachel and Ali have received a Thy Word Creations Psalm 139 scripture memory book and CD.

It's our gift of thanks for sharing.

We'd love to hear from others as well.

Please send your pictures, videos, and recordings to scripturemelodies@bellsouth.net.

Thank you!

New MP3s!

Four MP3s were added to the website today! These were all recorded in 1999 when our oldest children were 5 and 4. We love hearing their little voices sing these songs! Their enthusiasm sometimes overshadowed their singing in tune, but I think you'll still be able to sing along with them. If you aren't sure of the correct melody, you can click on the Melody midi links.

The newest additions are Psalm 56:3-4, Your Word, Ephesians 5:19-20, and 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18.

1 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." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 sheet music

Listen to the song (Laura and Megan recorded this with me when they were 5 and 4. If their enthusuiasm distracts you, click below to listen to the melody!)

Listen to the melody (midi file)

Sing along with accompaniment (midi file)

Print coloring pages
1 Thessalonians 5:16
1 Thessalonians 5:17
1 Thessalonians 5:18