And We Know

I shared one of my favorite verses with an old friend of mine today. It is a verse that got me through my divorce and still gets me through the day now.

Romans 8:28
"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".

I memorized that verse and use it in prayers many times. I don't always get it exactly right, but the meaning of it is what counts. "And WE know", We, being those of us called to live the life of a Christian. "ALL THINGS", means just what it says, everything, even the things we have trouble turning loose of. "Works for the good of those who love Him", in order to get the full benefit of God, you must be in love with Him! Striving to be like Jesus every minute of every day. He works everything for the good. Even situations that seem to be trials in our lives. "Who have been called according to His purpose", striving to be like Him daily. And, what a rewarding purpose. He always answers our prayers.

I want to share a couple of verses that also help me every day.

Romans 5:3-5
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverence, perseverence; perseverence, character, and character hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."

This is evidence that we will have trials in our lives. We will be tempted. But that's what makes us real.

James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverence must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

Just some food for your soul! Hope you find comfort in this!