And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

 God works for us:

 

            All things work together for good:

 

Romans 8:28

28     And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

     

            He called us according to His purpose. It wasn’t some random choice. Since we know that He called us, we can be sure that He will take care of us. Thus, whatever comes our way, we know that He will cause it to work together for our good. That is not to say that everything that happens to us is good, but that He causes it turn out for our good as we walk according to His instructions. If we fight Him, there is no guarantee of a fruitful outcome. It is hard for us to trust Him to take care of the situation so that it becomes beneficial. We want to try to figure out what is best on our own, if He doesn’t make things turn out good right away.

 

If you could hear God speak to you, I believe this is what He would say:

            "My children, know that I only want good for you. I will never do anything harmful to you. When something bad happens, it is not My desire for you to be harmed by it. You can walk through the fire and the water when you trust in Me. I will never let you down. I will use the bad things that have happened to you for your good if you let Me. Trust in Me, and I will make it happen. It may not seem like it at the time, but one day you will see that what I desire for you is only good. You can depend on Me to work together with you to make all things come out for your good.”

 

            24. No matter what has happened to me, God will cause it to work together for my good.