More than Conquerors...

The title of one of the many places in God's word that is giving me hope is "More than Conquerors."
Interesting and eye catching as it was to me, it is so healing to read. Directly below this title is the verse that has been imprinted on my heart these last few weeks, "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)

This past summer, I had the privelege to walk through an amazing book with some dear friends from one of my MOPS groups. The book is called, "Becoming a Woman of Purpose."
Ironically, this same verse is printed on the very cover of that book as well. The time spent reading the book and discussing it with friends proved to be to eye opening and healing to the pain I have endured for the past 18 or so months. I had the opportunity to really understand what this verse means and how it can be applied to my life. The two chapters that seem to be where I am still finding myself daily are, "To wait on God with Hope" and "To trust God through Suffering."

I found the study portion in my bible particularly helpful for my understanding of what it means for God to work for the good of those who love Him. It says this:

"God works in 'all things' - not just isolated incidents- for our good.
This does not mean that all that happens to us is good. Evil is prevalent
in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance around
for our long-range good. Note that God is not working to make us happy,
but to fulfill His purpose."

So as Mark and I journey to a long range of specialists and appointments starting with today, we are holding fast to this promise that is fully ours to receive.