And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
The way that God causes all things to work together for good (the glib verse we so quickly recite) is found in the verse following that. We may never see the good that God is bringing about in the circumstances in our lives. He doesn't give us specific answers to our "why?" questions. But He does give us an answer...
All these trials work for our good because they conform us to the likeness of His Son.
That's all I need to know.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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