”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.”
ROMANS 8:28 (NIV)
Do you ever find yourself asking, “Why is life so hard?” Frustration is the result ofliving in a world that is broken by sin. You can’t avoid suffering. There will be pain. There will be days of doubt. And that’s exactly the time you should expect the best from God, and declare in faith “that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 NIV).
No matter how bad the situation may seem, the Bible says you can be sure God is still in control and that God is ·working things out for your good. If you ,,vant to expect the best from God, remember these four truths:
The Holy Spirit is praying for you. ‘The Spirit himself speaks to God for us, even begs God for us with deep feelings that words cannot explain” (Romans 8:26 NCV).
God uses everything for your good. ‘:And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him” (Romans 8:28 NIV). God is bigger than your enemies. He’s bigger than your critics. He’s bigger than your problems. And he’s ,vorking it all for good in your life.
God wants you to succeed. ‘Jf God is for us, who can ever be against us?” (Romans 8:31 NLT). God wants you to succeed in all those areas where you are failing. He’s pulling for you.
God will give you ,vhat you need. ”Since God did not spare even his own Son bul gave him up for us all, won’t God, who gave us Christ, also give us everything else?” (Romans 8:32 NLT). God solved your biggest problem when he paid for all your sins, including the sins you haven’t done yet. If God cared enough to save you and give you the gift of eternal life, don’t you think he cares about the problems in your daily life? If it’s big enough to worry about, it’s big enough to pray about. And if you pray about it, you won’t have to worry about it.
