Give thanks, my friend, now when the road uphill is hard to climb Give thanks, my friend, now when the valley below is threatening and a fright Give thanks, my friend, now when a loved one is drawing away Give thanks, my friend, now when failures seem to stay Also, give thanks, my friend, now when the road ahead looks bright and clear Give thanks, my friend, now when the valley below is plush flowers Give thanks, my friend, now when that loved one is yours to hold Give thanks, my friend, when success meets you at every door Because this, my friend, is God's will for you - TO GIVE THANKS TO HIM IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES ! He knows your end from the beginning. He cares for you more than you care. Can He who holds heaven and earth, not take control of your life? Does He not love you unconditionally? Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18