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 for God to use. I may make mistakes, but God doesn’t.
The Bible says this 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 mistake, God says, “I can fit that in too. I can use it all for good.”
This isn’t a promise for everyone. The Bible doesn’t say God works everything for good for those living in rebellion against him or for those who aren’t living for God’s purposes.
This promise is for people who come to God and say, “I want to live for your purpose. Even though I make mistakes, I want to do the right thing. I want to follow and trust you.” Do that, and God will take it all and use it for his good. That’s a reason for joy.
When I put my life in God’s hands, it doesn’t mean I’ll never goof up again. I’ll still make bad decisions. I’ll still mess up. But God can fit it all into his plans.
There is no plan B for my life. Before I was born, God knew all the mistakes I’d make. He also knew how he’d fit those mistakes into his plan.
This means I can relax. I can stop being anxious. Do the best with what God has given me.
I can live in confidence and joy, knowing God will work everything in my life into his plan.
In summary God works in all things for good for those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose. I do foolish things and make mistakes. But nothing I ever do is beyond the capacity for God to use. I may make mistakes, but God doesn’t. When I make a mistake, God says, “I can fit that in too. I can use it all for good.” This isn’t a promise for everyone. God won’t do this for those living in rebellion against him or for those who aren’t living for God’s purposes. This promise is for people who come to God and say, “I want to live for your purpose. Even though I make mistakes, I want to do the right thing. I want to follow and trust you.” Do that, and God will take it all and use it for his good. When I put my life in God’s hands, it doesn’t mean I’ll never goof up again. I’ll still make bad decisions. 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. He also knew how he’d fit those mistakes into his plan. So I can relax. I can stop being anxious. Do the best with what God has given me. I can live in confidence and joy, knowing God will work everything in my life into his plan.
God works in "everything", not just isolated incidents, for my good. God is not working to make me happy, but to fulfill his purpose. I am learning to trust in God and not in life's treasures? My security is in heaven, not on earth. My faith should not waver in pain and persecution, because I know that God is with me.
Lord, I need you today. Please give me Your strength for today to feel your love and to love others in return. I also ask you for wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, my leadership, my interactions with others, my training for a future job role and learning a small group. I pray these things through you Son Jesus’ name, amen.
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