Word for the day "In Everything, not for Everything"

I Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.Our immediate response may be, “In everything? I can understand giving thanks for family and jobs and air conditioning and modern medicine; but how can I give thanks when I lose loved ones, get laid off, or become ill?” I teach this message each year in my marketplace ministry!Yet, the Spirit’s command is unavoidable and unblinking: “in everything give thanks”, not for everything. And Paul immediately hits upon the greatest and best grounds for gratitude, the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. You see, this command is only part of the enormous picture of God’s will in Christ Jesus concerning you.If you are a believer in Christ today, then you have every assurance that God chose you in Christ before you were born or the world was ever created. The Lord chose you in spite of, not because of, who you are and what you would do. God chose you because of what Christ would do for you, at the cross!Point to ponder- It is the purpose of God for you to give thanks in everything, then, because it is the purpose of God to call and save and sanctify and bless you throughout your life, in every season of your life. Have a great day family!Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow!Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2