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 image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. —Romans 8:28-29
Embrace God’s promise that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.
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
We can experience lasting joy through our journey by trusting God with our past, present, and future.
PAST: Bring our past to God.
I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:19-23
PRESENT: Give God permission to form Christ-like character in you.
For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might become the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. —Romans 8:29
FUTURE: Be a hope-filled presence for the sake of others.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. —Romans 15:13
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Life is an amazing adventure, but our joy can easily be snatched. When we love God and embrace His promise that He works out all things for our good, it changes everything! We can experience lasting joy by trusting God with our past, present, and future- by bringing our past to God, then giving God permission to form Christ-like character in us, and becoming a hope-filled presence for the sake of others.
Romans 8:28-29; Lamentations 3:19-23; Romans 15:13
Which part of the message made an impact, caught your attention, or challenged you?
Read Lamentations 3:19-23. What do we learn about God through the scripture? What do we learn about us as a people?
Share a time that you experienced something bad, but later you experienced something good out of it? How have you seen God’s hand at work through it?
Share a time when you experienced joy and peace of God as you trusted in Him with something in your life.
Take a Step
Pray everyday Romans 8:28, 29; Romans 15:13- Personalize your prayer. You can follow the example prayer below.
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Here’s My Prayer
Lord, you know what I’ve been through, and you love and receive me just as I am. I know that in all things- good and bad in my life- You’re powerful to work it all for my good. May You take every good and bad moment of my life and work it all out for my good. May You change and transform my character to make me more like Jesus for the sake of others. You are my God of hope. May You fill me with all joy and peace as I trust in You. May You fill me with so much joy and peace that my life will overflow with hope for the sake of others by the power of your Holy Spirit that’s powerfully at work in me. In Jesus’ name, amen.