“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.” Romans 8:28
Is it possible to live a happy and joyful life consistently
…despite the fact things don’t always go the way you expect them to go?
Yes!
I used to be driven by circumstances and situations in life. When things went my way, I was excited and happy but when they didn’t, I would be unhappy. I would feel like the whole world was against me. But then, as I began to meditate more on the Scripture verse above, things began to change in me. I realized that if God truly is for me, nothing can be against me — that if I love God, all things are indeed working out together for my good. Both the good and what seems bad. I was set free from living a roller coaster life. Up today and down tomorrow.
The story of Joseph is a great example of how God can cause all things to work together for good. Even though he was betrayed by his own brothers, he still maintained the joy of the Lord and it all turned out to be an incredible testimony (see Genesis 39-41).
We can rejoice and be happy knowing that all things are working for our good according to the plan of God concerning us. We can experience more happiness in our relationship with God if we will daily remind ourselves that, God loves us, cares about us, and has good plans for us. No matter what we go through in life, He will cause it to work together for our good.
Lord, help me to always remember daily that all things are indeed working together for my good, because I love you. Amen.
By Folasade Oladapo
Used by Permission
FURTHER READING
• God Works for the Good – by Charles Spurgeon
• All Things Work for Good – by Max Lucado
• What We Do Know? – by Karen Woodard