Today’s Scripture: And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:28 NLT
Everything works together for THE good. The evil one is tricky. He is here to rob, steal and destroy. I see evidence of that in my life do you? However God is great and overcomes evil and can not be silenced. Detours may delay us but even the delays work for the good.
Have you ever witnessed God’s timing in your life and have to just shake your head and chuckle? I seem to do this a lot. You see, I have been being led to spend some time on “purpose”. I have never sought out topical scriptures before and have only taken what I have come across wherever God has me in the Word. For over three years God has amazed and fed me a continuous joy in finding His treasures.
Recently this aim on purpose theme has been coming back over and over. This is what He has called me to do. Just yesterday I remember saying to myself that I just need to begin looking for His Word on “purpose”. And today, after the evil one delaying me for a couple of days I just “happened” to be here at Romans 8:28. Today’s affirmation was everything works together for good but the WHY and WHO may be more important: for “those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.
His purpose will be my focus for a while and I pray we are called to His purpose and clearly experience this to the full in our lives. Have you felt called according to His purpose for you?
Today’s Prayer: Father God, reveal Your purpose. Show me now Your ways so that I may know You and know I have received grace in Your sight. Show me Your purposes so that we may know You and the purposes You intend for us. I pray that we live a life in Your purpose and be a part of all that works together for good. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
I’m coming slowly into the restful place of trusting that it’s all in His control…yes, even the delays. I may have needed that reminder today. No need to fret over delays…He’s in control.
Wonderful Tom…Blessings abundant today my friend.
Hello Robin, glad you could drop by! He is in control through all we face. His will is abundant even when we can’t see it. Blessings and prayers to you!
Rom 8:28 has always been one of my favorites. Short, direct and pull of purpose. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dustin. Romans Rocks!
According to His purpose is my daily goal – hopefully hourly! My goal is to be in the center of His will for my life. Good word Tom!
Thanks Kimberly….funny I just wrote that there was no better place than being in the center of His will to your last comment. That is being centered for sure!!
That is good! ; )