Pain is Easier When We See God’s Purpose In It

Many of our podcast listeners know Romans 8:28, God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. By faith, we claim this verse during difficult times. But we miss tremendous power to cope well with the trials that God ordains for us if we stop reading Romans 8 at vs 28. It is vs 29 that tells us what god’s purpose for us is: For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son. God’s purpose is that we become Christ-like. This episode examines two verses from Romans 8 to find wisdom and strength for our mission, making four observations. It then suggests and illustrates three practical steps to take when facing trials.