"And in the same way—by our faith—the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying. For we don’t even know what we should pray for nor how to pray as we should, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with such feeling that it cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows, of course, what the Spirit is saying as he pleads for us in harmony with God’s own will. And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans. For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him—and all along he knew who would—should become like his Son, so that his Son would be the First, with many brothers. And having chosen us, he called us to come to him; and when we came, he declared us “not guilty,” filled us with Christ’s goodness, gave us right standing with himself, and promised us his glory. What can we ever say to such wonderful things as these? If God is on our side, who can ever be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son for us but gave him up for us all, won’t he also surely give us everything else?" Romans 8:26-32
A regal swan glides smoothly across the placid pond looking so calm. But just below the surface of the water his legs are moving frantically.
Is it possible to stay calm below the water as well as above it?
The Apostle gives three great truths that can have a calming effect on every believer.
First, trust God with your destiny.
"For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him—and all along he knew who would—should become like his Son, so that his Son would be the First, with many brothers. And having chosen us, he called us to come to him; and when we came, he declared us “not guilty,” filled us with Christ’s goodness, gave us right standing with himself, and promised us his glory. What can we ever say to such wonderful things as these? If God is on our side, who can ever be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son for us but gave him up for us all, won’t he also surely give us everything else?" 8:29-32
God and only God is able to guard and guarantee your future. As Paul said, "If God is for you who can be against you?"
Do you believe that?
If you do it will have a calming effect today and every day to come!
Second, you can trust God with your details!
"And in the same way—by our faith—the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying. For we don’t even know what we should pray for nor how to pray as we should, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with such feeling that it cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows, of course, what the Spirit is saying as he pleads for us in harmony with God’s own will." Romans 8:26-27
One of the things that can wear you down and derail you from your destiny is the daily grind. Life's everyday demands, difficulties and details can suck the joy out of you.
Paul reminds you that the Holy Spirit is committed to strengthen you in your everyday challenges. He can help overcome your problems and to prevail in your prayers!
Do you believe that?
If you do you will find and amazing calm that will get you through the grind.
Third, you can trust God with your detours.
"And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans." Romans 8:28
Bad things sometimes happen to good people. And to be perfectly honest, sometimes good things happen to bad people. So, with that said let's forget about trying to make things fair. Life certainly isn't fair!
In this verse Paul acknowledges that bad things happen to godly people. But the key to finding calm in your life is knowing God Who is Sovereign over your destiny and over your details is also in charge of the detours that seek to throw you off course and cause you to wonder away from God.
Paul reminds you that God is able to make "ALL THINGS" (bad things, unfair things, confusing things, senseless things and painful things) to end up being a net positive for you in ways that will astound you!
Do you believe that?
If you believe that God is sovereign over the details of your life you will find a calming presence sweep over your heart and mind.
As you begin this day will you:
A regal swan glides smoothly across the placid pond looking so calm. But just below the surface of the water his legs are moving frantically.
Is it possible to stay calm below the water as well as above it?
The Apostle gives three great truths that can have a calming effect on every believer.
First, trust God with your destiny.
"For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to him—and all along he knew who would—should become like his Son, so that his Son would be the First, with many brothers. And having chosen us, he called us to come to him; and when we came, he declared us “not guilty,” filled us with Christ’s goodness, gave us right standing with himself, and promised us his glory. What can we ever say to such wonderful things as these? If God is on our side, who can ever be against us? Since he did not spare even his own Son for us but gave him up for us all, won’t he also surely give us everything else?" 8:29-32
God and only God is able to guard and guarantee your future. As Paul said, "If God is for you who can be against you?"
Do you believe that?
If you do it will have a calming effect today and every day to come!
Second, you can trust God with your details!
"And in the same way—by our faith—the Holy Spirit helps us with our daily problems and in our praying. For we don’t even know what we should pray for nor how to pray as we should, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with such feeling that it cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows, of course, what the Spirit is saying as he pleads for us in harmony with God’s own will." Romans 8:26-27
One of the things that can wear you down and derail you from your destiny is the daily grind. Life's everyday demands, difficulties and details can suck the joy out of you.
Paul reminds you that the Holy Spirit is committed to strengthen you in your everyday challenges. He can help overcome your problems and to prevail in your prayers!
Do you believe that?
If you do you will find and amazing calm that will get you through the grind.
Third, you can trust God with your detours.
"And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans." Romans 8:28
Bad things sometimes happen to good people. And to be perfectly honest, sometimes good things happen to bad people. So, with that said let's forget about trying to make things fair. Life certainly isn't fair!
In this verse Paul acknowledges that bad things happen to godly people. But the key to finding calm in your life is knowing God Who is Sovereign over your destiny and over your details is also in charge of the detours that seek to throw you off course and cause you to wonder away from God.
Paul reminds you that God is able to make "ALL THINGS" (bad things, unfair things, confusing things, senseless things and painful things) to end up being a net positive for you in ways that will astound you!
Do you believe that?
If you believe that God is sovereign over the details of your life you will find a calming presence sweep over your heart and mind.
As you begin this day will you:
- Trust God with your destiny and find calm?
- Trust God with your details of daily living and be calm?
- Trust God with your detours knowing He is able to work them all together for your good! Be calm!
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