All things for good.

One of my favorite promises that God gives us in His word is that when we trust in Him, He will take everything that happens in our lives and work it together for good. EVERYTHING.

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” - Romans 8:28

Even the difficult things in life, God works together for our good.

A book I'm currently reading talks about the purpose of pain, or difficulty in life.

For example, if you were to put your hand on a hot stove, you would immediately retract your hand. What was it that made you REVERSE your action, and actually do something different? Instead of keeping your hand there, you take it away because of the PAIN that you felt.

Pain in all forms is our body’s most effective means of spurring to action. It’s a sign to nudge you in the direction of beneficial change.

Pain is what teaches us to pay attention when something is wrong, so we can do something about it. It’s our brain telling us that there’s a problem that’s unaddressed or unresolved. In other words, negative emotions are a call to action.

Positive emotions on the other hand are rewards that we are taking the proper action. When we feel them— enjoy it :)

Maybe a difficult situation or emotion that you are facing is spurring you to action in a new direction. Take an inventory. And most importantly know that God is working all things together for your good.

Ash XOXO