One verse in Romans is probably the verse in the Bible I claim most...sometimes several times throughout the course of the day. Sometimes I don't claim it when I should which causes unneeded worry and anxiety. The verse? Romans. 8:28. "For we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."
Last week something happened that was not in my plan and appeared to be an injustice toward one of my children. Naturally, I turned into "mama bear" within seconds of this occurrence. After giving myself several minutes to "stew" (as my dad would've said), I calmed myself and said "remember, Cindy...all things!" This refers to all things...both good and bad. I went into thefamily room, sat down across from my child and asked "Do we believe it or not? Do all things really work together for good? Like even things that aren't fair...even mistakes we make...even bad choices?...ALL things! We discussed this awhile and then agreed that yes, we do believe it.
Then the Lord spoke to me..."faith not practiced isn't really faith at all." So when we hit a bump in the road, whether by our own or someone else's doing, God promises He will work it together for our good.
In my life, I have made some good choices, some bad, and some which make me doubt my own sanity. One night some 20+ years ago, I called a former spiritual advisory (aka church camp leader) and told him that since I had made some poor choices, I was afraid I had missed what God had for my life...that because of what I had done wrong, I had messed things up for the rest of my life. I will never forget what he told me, as I cried, totally despondent and poured out my fears and devastation to him. "None of this has taken God by surprise, Cindy. He put Romans 8:28 in His Word knowing what choices you would make, good and bad. "All things" means "all things".
That little conversation I had on the phone with a man named Bob Hollis (a man i have yet to talk to since), in my little garage apartment as a single mother who doubted my life would count for anything, changed my life. I truly do love God and know He has a purpose for me. Nothing can compare to the joy this brings! Claim it and believe it!
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I so enjoy reading your blog!!! Thanks for posting the link.
i needed to read this. thank you.
What an excellent reminder! Goes hand-in-hand with verses that appear just below there - Romans 8:37-39.
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