And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
We all have a key called 'Promise' that can unlock doors by faith in our hands. It describes God's guidance & care as a doctrine of divine providence that brings believers hope.
based on the Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan
Truth #1: It is consistent & in harmony to God's nature to love, who cares for & watch over His own.
Truth #2: It is consistent & in harmony with the rest of the Bible that tells us that He is a God who cares & is at work in our lives. (Illustrated in the example of Joseph in Genesis 50:20)
Truth #3: This verse is a comfort & help to all believers.
Thought #1: It did not mean "all things are good". It includes both good and bad.
Thought #2: It did not mean "all things we do well" work together for good. It includes our mistakes and shortcomings.
Thought #3: It did not mean "all major important things" work together for good. It includes the little, insignificant things too.
Most of us would agree that every believer's life is not smooth-sailing. It is full of temptations, struggles and trials that may make us question all the why's in life. But Romans 8:28 is a promise that God made to us.. that despite what we go through, how big & uncertain the present suffering is.. always give praise, count our blessings & be thankful.. and have hope in our God that everything works according to His will, that He has a greater purpose for everything that happened.. and we will see at the end the reason why He put us through this...
Stay strong and persevere! I've been through it & I know you can.. have child-like faith! :)
For existing Christians, commit all our brothers & sisters in prayer & encourage one another, for you do not know the personal struggles that they are going through. Do not pass unwise judgment.. for God's desire is that His Body would teach, rebuke, correct and train one another up in righteousness..
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