In Romans 8:28 I read, “We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose.” (GNT)
I do foolish things from time to time. I make mistakes. But nothing I ever do is beyond the capacity of God to use. I may make mistakes, but God doesn’t. The Bible says in Romans 8:28: “We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose” (GNT). When I make a foolish mistake, God says, “I can fit that in too. I can use it all for good.”
Interestingly enough, this isn’t a promise for everyone. The verse doesn’t say God works everything out for good for those living in rebellion against him or for those who aren’t living for his purposes.
The promise is for people who come to God and say, “I want to live for your purposes. I don’t always get it right. But I want to do the right thing. I want to follow you, and I want to trust you.” If I do this, then God will take it all and use it for his good.
That’s a reason for joy. When I put my life in his hands, it doesn’t mean I’ll never goof up again. I’ll still make bad decisions and mess up. But God can fit it all into his plans. There is no plan B for my life. God knew all the mistakes I’d make before I was born. He also knew he’d fit those mistakes into his plan.
That means I can relax and stop being anxious. I can move into this new year trusting God’s grace is active in my life. I just need to do my best with what God has given me. God will work everything into his plan.
In summary, in all things God will work for good those who love him and are called according to his purposes. I may do foolish things and make mistakes. But nothing I ever do is beyond the capacity of God to use. When I make a foolish mistake, God says, “I can fit that in, I can use it all for good.” This isn’t a promise for everyone. The promise is only for those who come to God and say, “I want to live for your purposes, to follow you, and to trust you.” If I do, then God will take it all and use it for his good. When I put my life in his hands, He can fit it all into his plans. God knew all the mistakes I’d make before I was born. He also knew he’d fit those mistakes into his plan. I just need to do my best with what God has given me. God will work everything out.
Father it's great to know that you work every aspect of my life into your plans, even when I make mistakes. I do commit myself to living, following and trusting you. I ask for the Holy Spirit in my life to help me in my thoughts, actions and plans. I ask you Father for wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, my leadership and my interactions with you. I pray these things in your Son Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.
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