The sonnet “In All Things, Praise,” inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:18, celebrates giving thanks to the Savior in all life’s circumstances. It vividly contrasts joyful moments, depicted with imagery of morning light and blooming petals, with challenges, portrayed as stormy winds and thorny trials. Despite these contrasts, the poem emphasizes unwavering praise and gratitude, highlighting divine grace and strength that transform every experience into beauty. The sonnet concludes with the triumphant affirmation that God’s boundless love eternally reigns, encapsulating the theme of constant thanksgiving. Written in iambic pentameter with a Shakespearean rhyme scheme, it weaves rich, evocative imagery to convey its spiritual message.

In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

—1 Thessalonians 5:18

When morning’s glow does kiss the verdant earth,
And life’s delights like petals soft unfold,
We raise our song, a hymn of boundless worth,
To laud our Savior, whose warm light we hold.

When clouds descend and bitter winds assail,
With trials sharp as thorns on rugged ground,
Yet hope’s clear flame no tempest can curtail,
We praise our Lord, in whom our strength is found.

In sunlit joy or twilight’s quiet pain,
Through laughter’s dance or sorrow’s silent stream,
Give thanks, the soul in every moment gains,
For grace divine paints beauty in each dream.

In all we face, this truth shall ever call:
His boundless love, forever, crowns it all.