Always, Never, All, Will, Belong

"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. "
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

So I read this verse today and thought about me. I'm not ALWAYS joyful. Sometimes, I forget to pray. And I know I'm not thankful in ALL circumstances. But I do know that I belong to Christ. That is where I find my identity. I need to have a change of heart. I know God is trying to teach me to be patient but it's hard. My flesh wants to crawl up in a ball and hide in my closet. Please pray for me. i'll write more later!

Thanks!