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NASB | Romans 8:28 ¶ 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 8:28 ¶ And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose. |
Bible Question:
For how God causes all things to work together for good when ... -a young child by a drunken driver? -a mother is dying in agony with cancer? -Christians are tortured, made slaves, killed, etc. for their faith? |
Bible Answer: Do All Things Work Together For Good? Yes! How do we know? Because God said so. Also remember His ways are higher than our ways, we can't understand the whole picture. What you presented looks like bad cases but what good comes in the long run? Haven't you received any of them emails about kids dying of cancer or whatever that made you cry with the beautiful story about it? OK, let's get personal. I used to be a piping designer, made big bucks, traveled around, loved my job. Only thing is now I'm married w/daughter, I'd leave town on a contract and Mama would be raising my daughter instead of me. Then NY eve '98 I was rollerblading w/my daughter, fell and broke my arm. Figured 6-8 wks in a cast, then back to normal, right-wrong! I went to the hosp for surgery, was supposed to be an out patient, instead got out 12 days and 5 surgies later. So far I had 12 surgeries, now I only have one bone in my forearm, can't use my right hand (used to be right handed before this), my elbow only bends 90 degrees, I am severely limited on what I can do any more-can't even open a can. :) But, as a result, I can't work any more so I'm not making the big bucks doing the job I loved, but I do get disability, I get to be a stay at home mom, I get to hang online and meet all kinds of people online and maybe even help spread the Word, so God took a bad thing and turned it to good-see? :) Besides, I had so many miracles happen to me during this period that showed me how faithful God was! I met so many nice people I wouldn't have met too, it has turned into a blessing in disguise. The thing you have to do is no matter what, keep praising the Lord! I imagine if I would have gotten bitter over what happened and blamed God and griped and complained, I wouldn't be in as good a position as I am now, attitude is everything. If you have a bad attitude, expect bad things, if you have a good attitude, expect good things. Everybody will get a trial, it just depends on how you handle the trial as to what the outcome will be. Remember, no matter what-rejoice! |