Words of Encouragement
August - 28 - 2005
Bad stuff happens in life. Satan has a part to play in the bad stuff. Our own sins and their consequences also play a part. The rebellion against God and the spiritual weakness in those we love bring hurtful things into our lives. Sometimes, God even disciplines us to awaken us out of lethargy or to correct some sinful problem in our lives. Yet in all these things, we have an incredible promise: If we love God and are seeking to honor his call in our lives, our Father in heaven will work out all of the things going on in our life for our good.
The Scripture reading today is from Romans 8:28.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Let us go to our heavenly Father in prayer.
Father, we appreciate your promise to work out all things in our lives, both good and bad, for our good. We ask, dear Father, for faith to believe this promise is true during painful and difficult times. We ask for patience, O God, to hang on to our convictions when trying times persist. We believe your promise, dear Lord, and look forward to what you will eventually make of us when you are finished with your work.
In Jesus' mighty name we pray.
Amen.