All Things Work Together For Good
I know so many who need prayer right now. Whether a car accident, cancer, other health concerns, financial difficulties, or family issues, the burdens are great and the need is a miracle. I’m so glad I know the One who is able to perform each miracle needed. Nothing is too hard for Him, and I think He loves showing how strong and capable He is.
I think the number one reason satan puts things on us is to discourage and weaken us but the number one reason God allows these things is to accomplish the exact opposite. The challenges we go through should encourage us that God is at work. We may not like the work He’s doing; we may not want to make the changes He is asking; but we can be assured it’s for our good. Nothing happens to the Believer but for a reason. “All things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).
Take heart, dear Brothers and Sisters, you are not alone. God is right there listening to your every petition and He knows exactly what you need. Trust Him, give your burden to Him, and you will make it through this trial!
This is so timely, Sony! A very good friend of ours had an accident on the job late last night and broke his ankle; he will most likely lose his job over this. I’m really praying that he will let God use this as a catalyst to propel him into a better line of work – one for which he has a natural, God-given talent.
By the way, my favorite verses are Romans 8:26,27: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.
He knows what we need before we even know to ask for it – even when there are no words to convey it. Now – how can you not praise the One who does that for you?
Thank you for sharing this, Janet. I sometimes wonder what God is doing when so many people are going through hard times all at once but I know He has a plan. Thank you for sharing those verses. There is nothing as encouraging as the Word of God which shows us how we ought to walk. God bless you!