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Thanks in all Things
The verse does not say, “Everything that occurs is God’s will in Christ Jesus concerning you, so give thanks for everything.” It says instead:
“In everything give thanks—for that very spirit of praise is God’s will in Christ Jesus for you.” In other words, the Word of God does not command us to thank God for every heartrending pain, evil, tragedy, or trouble that crosses our paths. Instead it tells us to never let circumstances dampen our praise.
And the verse does not say “for” everything give thanks, but “in” everything. Whatever the situation, no matter how bleak, we are to praise God. Not for what He let happen, but that He is greater than the circumstance and that His love will guarantee our triumph over the test.
Prayer Is Invading the Impossible
The verse does not say, “Everything that occurs is God’s will in Christ Jesus concerning you, so give thanks for everything.” It says instead:
“In everything give thanks—for that very spirit of praise is God’s will in Christ Jesus for you.” In other words, the Word of God does not command us to thank God for every heartrending pain, evil, tragedy, or trouble that crosses our paths. Instead it tells us to never let circumstances dampen our praise.
And the verse does not say “for” everything give thanks, but “in” everything. Whatever the situation, no matter how bleak, we are to praise God. Not for what He let happen, but that He is greater than the circumstance and that His love will guarantee our triumph over the test.
Prayer Is Invading the Impossible
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Pastor Jack Hayford points the way to the life-changing pathway of praise. No matter how you feel, praise will shape what your experiences will become. When doubts come, praise God that His Word will never fail you. When fears taunt, praise God that His presence never leaves you. When questions arise, praise God that His wisdom holds every answer. Praise leads you to the One who assures peace beyond strife, hope beyond trial, joy beyond sorrow, and life beyond all.
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We would like to thank Pastor Jack Hayford for providing this devotional. For more information, please visit: www.jackhayford.org
