Book I just finished reading & that we studied in our Mon morning womans group. It talks about quieting yourself to hear God whispers, you know when you feel that urgency to call someone & check on them or you feel that push to give to someone in need or any other whisper God may lay on your heart.
I dont recall what this next part was about as far as the whispers go but it was a reminder of stages we go through sometimes..and the promises we have from God. The author says...
There are three categories of people in the world, and my bet is that you fall into one of them. Today, you might be what I call a "BP". You're before pain, which means that up until this point in your life, you've been spared debilitating tragedies and heartaches. For you, God's promise in Romans 8:28 to work for the good in all things, will be nothing more than theory. I recommend you keep this good theory nearby, nevertheless, because at one point in your life you just might need it. Which brings me to category two.
You might be an "IP"- someone who is in pain right now. In our broken world pain will eventually find you, and when that day comes- or if you're in the throes of pain as you read these words today- Romans 8:28 is a life line, plain & simple. Our God can redeem even the darkest of days for his purposes. Without this promise, your trials and mine could feel overwhelming, and our pain could feel unbearable.
Or perhaps you're like me an "AP" which means you've made it over the most recent of life's painful hurdles in one piece. You're recovering & rebuilding as you navigate the waters called "after pain". For you Romans 8:28 is a treasure. You now can see evidence of how God worked the pain for good, and as you face the prospect of future trials something in you knows you will make it through.
Wherever you find yourself on this continuum- BP,IP or AP I encourage you to commit that Romans verse to memory. God promises goodness for your tomorrows, regardless what realities you're living through today.
Scripture I read today I liked: Mark 10:27 With human beings this is impossible, but not with God, all things are possible with God..
Just some good thoughts. :)
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