All Things Work Out for Your Good

A friend recently texted me a summary of Romans 8:28 which says "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."

I didn't want to believe my friend because I've had a really rough summer.  I was fired from a job without being formally told so, and I quit another job because... it just wasn't working out.  I currently have no work and it seems as though whenever I get the opportunity to, God shuts the door on me again.  Time after time, the doors have been shut for job opportunities.  I've probably applied to 60 jobs in the past month, and I've only received two phone calls without advancing.  People have asked me to work for them, then last minute, decide not to.

Today I was at my absolute low point.  I gave up today.  I was so angry and so upset that I probably looked like a 3 year old having a temper tantrum.

I received a text from my dad saying, have you looked at your recent financial aid package? I said no... I just checked yesterday and it was finalized.

I checked again today, and I've received a grant from the government.  The grant is for students who are full time students and married.  Even if I don't get work this semester, this grant will cover our expenses until we relocate.

I feel so ashamed thinking that God could not help me in my situation.  The God of this universe died for my sins.  He gave me new life.  He gave me a husband who loves me no matter what.  Not only that, but He has given me a house to live in and I don't have to pay for it.  Why did I think that God could not help me? Is being unemployed too much for God? The answer is no.  He knows our needs and gives us what we need just at the right time.  And even though it was hard for me to trust, God was gracious and loving enough to provide for me when I clearly did not deserve it.  I'm so amazed at the love my Father in heaven has for me.  I'm utterly thankful and giving all praise to Him today.

The Foreknowledge of God

Romans 8: 29 "For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers."


Throughout Scripture, God is described as a holy figure that is not constrained to time.  When God first called and made himself known to Moses in the burning bush in Exodus 3, Moses asks if the Israelites want to know His name, what they should call Him.  God simply replies "I am has has sent me to you."  God is "I AM," a God and most holy being who is, always, and forever.  

I am starting to grasp onto the idea about how my life is already planned by My Father.  I've started to notice all of these certain connections in my life that lead to my future.  My most recent example of this is how I have recently moved into a house, like I mentioned in my last post.  I was put into that house for a reason, and I am finding that all of my life has a purpose, and is planned by my God.

My husband wants to go to seminary as soon as I finish my undergrad.  He recently has been looking at seminaries, and is really excited about one seminary.  I'm happy for my husband, knowing that God has called him to the ministry and to be a pastor for the Word of God.  I'm estatic!

I'm blessed to say that God has provided funds for my husband and I to go visit his number one choice of seminaries.  Because we have moved into a house and do not have to pay rent, we have been saving up for the trip.  Not only that, but, other followers of Christ have understood our need for help, and are also helping us make the trip possible.  It amazes me how much foreknowledge God has on my life, and how every step and every change in my life will only help me to grow, understand, and to conform me to the image of Christ.  Visiting Sterling's possible future seminary and him furthering his education as a pastor is another step toward becoming me more like Christ, and I'm so blessed to know that My Savior is looking out for me and giving me what I need and when I need it.

None of this would be possible without me being obedient to Christ.  With the acknowledgement of Jesus as my only Savior from destruction and by obeying His Holy Word, He will continue to provide for me.  

After Moses gives the Ten Commandments to the Israelites, he says this to them.  As long as we love the Word and obey the Word, the blessings will be many.

Deuteronomy 28: 1-3 “And if you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.