\u201cAll things work together for good\u201d is the part of the quotation usually given while omitting the words \u201cto those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.\u201d That is one fact to remember\u2014when quoting the verse, include those words. The fact is, unless one has been called by God (through the Holy Spirit who then also \u201cdraws\u201d him to God), the promise should not be made in counseling. Moreover, the promise is to those who \u201clove God\u201d as the verse teaches\u2014a fact often not stressed even though quoted.<\/p>\n
What is this promise? It is a statement about the providence of God.\u00a0 He is not a God Who fails to care for His creation, but One Who plans His work, then works His plan. He is personally directing the circumstances involved in whatever a person\u2019s situation may be at any given moment. That is why the promise makes sense, and can be relied upon.<\/p>\n
The verse is one that should be used frequently in one\u2019s counseling ministry. Why? Because it is reassuring to those who find themselves in situations that seem to indicate God has forgotten them. This verse indicates that God is in the problem (it is<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cAll things work together for good\u201d is the part of the quotation usually given while omitting the words \u201cto those who love God, who are called according to His purpose.\u201d That is one fact to remember\u2014when quoting the verse, include those words. The fact is, unless one has been called by God (through the Holy …
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