All Things

Romans 8:28
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose."

While on our family vacation, I sat in the car one day thinking about things in life that are coming up quickly...a new year of college (my Senior year!), being an assistant RA , and even things about life after that...and I started getting a little apprehensive. There are so many challenges to face, stress, confrontation, relationships, priorities, work, church, Spanish, and others, that will be crowding my mind. And that is nothing compared to the great unknown of life after school! But as I was thinking, God strongly impressed the words of Romans 8:28 into my heart and mind. I have the promise of an Almighty God that as His child, everything that comes into my life will be used by Him for my good. Not necessarily for my happiness at the moment, but for my Christlikeness and eternal joy. That fact is overwhelming and brings with it great peace. Today I choose to claim the promise of Romans 8:28 for my life. God will work everything...the joyful times and even the times of deep pain and night...for my good. I will rest in that promise, no matter what lies ahead.