all things work together for good?

Good morning friends,
The eighth chapter of Romans is a powerful source of comfort for many because it reminds us that God's love is stronger than anything that threatens us. At the same time, some people have felt our passage from today used as empty comfort when they faced tragedy or oppression in their lives. They have been told, "All things work together for good, so you just have to accept it cheerfully." The reality of human life is that we often face things that are not good. We face situations that God calls us to work to change. But even in the worst situation, we are not alone. God's Spirit works inside us guiding us to God in prayer and bringing good even out of evil. We can trust God's love for us as we follow God's calling to make the world a better place.

God bless,
Sam

Romans 8:26-30

26Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. 27And God, who searches the heart, knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.


28We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. 29For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn within a large family. 30And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.