The Lord promises to work ALL things out for good, not some, ALL. I was reminded of this very word in church yesterday and I have to say it is a very powerful and encouraging word. The Lord is not selective with this promise. We may not always see the "purpose" in everything that happens but I do try to learn from things. When I find myself having a mini pity party, the Lord instantly reminds me of ALL He has done, and I say, "thank you Lord for all knowing" and that is all we should ever do. Don't question Him, don't doubt Him and certainly don't defy Him. As hard as it is sometimes to stay on the sidelines while His work is being done, we must. It is very hard for me to stop and not try to control or solve a problem for myself. I was paid my whole career to be a problem solver, to be efficient and to be independent and yet in my life with God, it is the opposite so for me? I struggle sometimes with it but I think I have come a long way. I truly try to stop and pray and seek God before I make a decision, big or small. How about you? For us control freaks, it is very hard to let go 100% and let God. When things are still, we tend to want to get in there and make things happen. For others who are nervous by nature, they also struggle with the waiting period. My God tells me that He will not let anything happen to me that He does not allow therefore I have to trust Him in ALL things.
"Dear Lord, Today I ask You to grant all of Your children Your enormous favor and wondrous peace so that we can be still in your promises today and bear good witness for you. We love and trust you and ask that you forgive us of all of our sins. We know that your Word is true and we will stand on it as we wait upon You. It is in Jesus name, I pray."
Romans 8:27-28
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