For Our Good

Sometimes we just can’t see how the circumstances we are in could be for our good. We would rather hope for change or wait for resolution. Could trusting there is meaning help us in the heartache and challenge. Join me as we walk through the promise of Romans 8:28 and look at 3 practical ways to grow this trust muscle.

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Journaling Questions:

· How do you react to the words, “its all going to be ok?”

· Is this a message you long for? What are you longing for to make your situation ok?

· What currently feels overwhelming, painful or challenging to you?

· Does the promise that “[God will work] all thing together for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28) give you reassurance?

· Does this cause you to look for deeper meaning in your challenges or suffering?

· Is this easy to see in the midst of the challenge?

· Looking back on past challenges have you seen this promise to be true?

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Verses mentioned in the episode:

· Romans 8:28

· John 3

· Psalm 142:3

· Jeremiah 29:11-12

· Ephesians 2:10

· 139

· Psalm 3:3

· Psalm 18:14,17

· Psalm 27

· Psalm33:7-8

· Proverbs 3:5-6

· 2 Timothy 2:13

Ephesians 2:10

Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.