@BillH8762@greglaurie βAnd we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.β
Romans 8:28 NIV
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Adversity is never easy, but God never wastes it.
We often pray for our trials to end as quickly as possible. Yet Scripture reminds us that God uses even our hardest moments to shape us, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for eternity.
βFor our present troubles are small and wonβt last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!β β 2 Corinthians 4:17 (NLT)
God doesnβt call evil good, but He is so powerful that He can bring good out of even the darkest circumstances. As Romans 8:28 reminds us, He works all things together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Perhaps the adversity our nation is facing today is setting the stage for spiritual awakening. Throughout history, God has often brought revival after seasons of hardship.
So donβt lose heart. Keep praying. Stay in Godβs Word. Share your faith. Trust that the Lord is at workβeven when you canβt yet see what Heβs doing.
I never want to lose the wonder that God would use someone like me.
In Part 1 of my conversation with Chuck Swindoll, we talk about calling, preaching, grief, and the unexpected ways God shapes a life for His purposes. Listen now to this new episode of "The Greg Laurie Show" at https://t.co/5j949wqy2Z
"You will stick out when you are filled with the Spirit of God. You relate to others with patience and grace instead of losing your temper when things don't go your way."
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The Fruit of the Spirit | Dr. David Jeremiah
βFor you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.β (Galatians 5:13)
All of those seemingly impossible circumstances begging us to hand over our peace and give in to panic?
God can handle all of the things we know we canβt. He is our possible in the midst of what can sometimes feel so impossible. And we can place our hope in Him.