Twists and Turns

Romans 8:18-30

“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.” 8:28 – from Uncle Randy

I have quoted this scripture so much recently.  There have been so many things that I have worried about lately – things that could affect our future stability, both physically and mentally. Yet, God continues to bring this verse to my mind.  But the most wonderful thing is that it is not the only scripture in this section that gives hope.  

Verse 18, “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” Present sufferings…not worth comparing…the glory that will be revealed in us.  Wow!  That right there quiets my soul.  

Then in verses 26-27, “…the Spirit helps us in our weakness.  We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us through wordless groans.  And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”  We have a helper, an advocate, One who knows what we need and helps us get it.  There have been times when my body felt like it was going to explode from stress and worry and grief.  I didn’t know what to say to God to help me because I didn’t know what I needed.  But He did, He still does.  I can call on His name and the Spirit intervenes for me and I am delivered.  

But verse 28, though,  “…all things God works for the good of those who love Him…”  He took a nightmare and is showing me that He is continuing to mold me into who He wants me to be.  He is making it good for me.  That is hard for me to comprehend.  I think that is why He lays this scripture on my heart so often.  To remind me of His love and His commitment to me.  And that I can rely on Him to get me through this life and all its twists and turns.