In All Things

"And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
(Romans 8:28)

 

Before you act way too typical and say to yourself, 'Oh, I know that one,' and move on -- I urge you to slow down for a minute & actually read that verse, word for word.

It says, In - ALL - things.

We sometimes seem to ignore or "forget" such truths when tragedy strikes. We simply don't want to hear it in those worst moments. But God's word does not change when our emotions change. God is good -- all the time. There's that word again: ALL

When you don't comprehend WHY something 'bad' happened in your life or the life of someone you care about -- remember that God tells us, "In all things."

Then, too, remember this verse, which may help comfort you as well (and again, try not to be typical and simply skim over it saying you 'know that verse'):

 

Isaiah 55:8-9 --

"’For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord.
‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.’"

 

Despite the tragedies and stresses He allows in our life, He loves us, and is working for the good of all who love Him.

Thank You, Lord.