“For Your Good”

[WordSword]

As a Christian, do you believe that “All things work together for good to those who love God” (Ro 8:28). This means that no matter what occurs in your life, God is using it for your benefit. The primary issue in a believer’s life is always that which concerns the strengthening of one’s faith! One way or another, even when we do not see it “working,” God causes it to be an advantage “to” us.

If you’re reborn, there’s nothing that you have to allow to “trouble” you (Jn 14:1, 27), because of the Ro 8:28 promise. What we may see as a problem is in reality for your “good.” Thus there is much truth in the phrase, "it’s all good”—if you’re saved. Regardless of what transpires in the life of a believer, it will truly be a benefit in one fashion or another. Even if we think God only keeps this promise when we are good, He still honors what He has said—it’s His Word; and with God, He always sees believers as “good,” because He knows they always want to “please” Him, as He “works” this in them.

The Father uses everything to teach believers His desires for them. All things are lessons and transpire according to how God wants them to construe to us. We must understand that this “promise” is to all who are saved, regardless of one’s level of maturity in Christ. It’s just a matter of time when a believer matures in Him (Eph 4:15), as God is always causing the believer to “will and to do of His good pleasure” (Phl 2:13).

Believers can see everything as blessings, because God ensures they receive benefit from everything in His way—“For all things are for your sakes” (2Co 4:15).  

NC
 

[NConly]

I agree with you WordSword although I used a different set of verses to draw the same conclusion. Thanks for your verses and post.

[Christine Swan]

Indeed. I lived this out some years ago and its still fresh in my mind, like it happened yesterday. I'll never forget the blessing He has done for me and my marriage. 

[WordSword]

2 hours ago, NConly said:

I agree with you WordSword although I used a different set of verses to draw the same conclusion. Thanks for your verses and post.

Appreciate the reply!

[missmuffet]

4 hours ago, WordSword said:

As a Christian, do you believe that “All things work together for good to those who love God” (Ro 8:28). This means that no matter what occurs in your life, God is using it for your benefit. The primary issue in a believer’s life is always that which concerns the strengthening of one’s faith! One way or another, even when we do not see it “working,” God causes it to be an advantage “to” us.

If you’re reborn, there’s nothing that you have to allow to “trouble” you (Jn 14:1, 27), because of the Ro 8:28 promise. What we may see as a problem is in reality for your “good.” Thus there is much truth in the phrase, "it’s all good”—if you’re saved. Regardless of what transpires in the life of a believer, it will truly be a benefit in one fashion or another. Even if we think God only keeps this promise when we are good, He still honors what He has said—it’s His Word; and with God, He always sees believers as “good,” because He knows they always want to “please” Him, as He “works” this in them.

The Father uses everything to teach believers His desires for them. All things are lessons and transpire according to how God wants them to construe to us. We must understand that this “promise” is to all who are saved, regardless of one’s level of maturity in Christ. It’s just a matter of time when a believer matures in Him (Eph 4:15), as God is always causing the believer to “will and to do of His good pleasure” (Phl 2:13).

Believers can see everything as blessings, because God ensures they receive benefit from everything in His way—“For all things are for your sakes” (2Co 4:15).  

NC
 

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Romans 8:28. It pertains to my life. God will work all things together for the good of those who love Him. Our decision to align our will with God’s and to always trust Him will be rewarded.

[WordSword]

1 hour ago, Christine Swan said:

Indeed. I lived this out some years ago and its still fresh in my mind, like it happened yesterday. I'll never forget the blessing He has done for me and my marriage. 

Thanks for your reply!

[WordSword]

2 minutes ago, missmuffet said:

One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Romans 8:28. It pertains to my life. God will work all things together for the good of those who love Him. Our decision to align our will with God’s and to always trust Him will be rewarded.

Amen, thanks for the reply!

[AnOrangeCat]

13 hours ago, WordSword said:

As a Christian, do you believe that “All things work together for good to those who love God” (Ro 8:28). This means that no matter what occurs in your life, God is using it for your benefit. The primary issue in a believer’s life is always that which concerns the strengthening of one’s faith! One way or another, even when we do not see it “working,” God causes it to be an advantage “to” us.

I do. That said I believe there's an optimal path God has laid out for us that we often deviate from.God can turn it around but quite often there's still consequences to deal with.

[WordSword]

7 hours ago, AnOrangeCat said:

I do. That said I believe there's an optimal path God has laid out for us that we often deviate from.God can turn it around but quite often there's still consequences to deal with.

Hi and thanks for your reply! I don't know if I would say consequences, but just situations that arise that He is using to teach and enable us to continue to live for our Father. He knows we only want to please Him, and He knows we will be dealing with wrongs in the right way of confession and repentance because of the "old man" (sin nature); God "works" in us to "please" Him, and pleasing Him pleases us much (Phl 2:13).

[farouk]

On 9/27/2024 at 10:25 AM, WordSword said:

As a Christian, do you believe that “All things work together for good to those who love God” (Ro 8:28). This means that no matter what occurs in your life, God is using it for your benefit. The primary issue in a believer’s life is always that which concerns the strengthening of one’s faith! One way or another, even when we do not see it “working,” God causes it to be an advantage “to” us.

If you’re reborn, there’s nothing that you have to allow to “trouble” you (Jn 14:1, 27), because of the Ro 8:28 promise. What we may see as a problem is in reality for your “good.” Thus there is much truth in the phrase, "it’s all good”—if you’re saved. Regardless of what transpires in the life of a believer, it will truly be a benefit in one fashion or another. Even if we think God only keeps this promise when we are good, He still honors what He has said—it’s His Word; and with God, He always sees believers as “good,” because He knows they always want to “please” Him, as He “works” this in them.

The Father uses everything to teach believers His desires for them. All things are lessons and transpire according to how God wants them to construe to us. We must understand that this “promise” is to all who are saved, regardless of one’s level of maturity in Christ. It’s just a matter of time when a believer matures in Him (Eph 4:15), as God is always causing the believer to “will and to do of His good pleasure” (Phl 2:13).

Believers can see everything as blessings, because God ensures they receive benefit from everything in His way—“For all things are for your sakes” (2Co 4:15).  

NC
 

Hi @WordSword Despite tribulations, the Lord is with His people:

"These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16.33)