Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

I just read a lesson on this verse written by Liz Curtis Higgs and also watched her video as she broke this verse down...  I am going to share my notes.  


And we know that...  we are well assured, we are confident

in all things...  everything, every detail in our lives, if it matters to us, it matters to God

God works...  God is working on it, He labors on our behalf and gets the job done, always, Whatever mess you're in He's in it with you

for the good...  everything that happens fits into a pattern, God works toward something good and beautiful, He works in our lives, hands on, cleaning, straightening, repairing, overhauling, taking apart, putting back together

of those who love him...  Do you love God?  Do you love Him?  Do you believe what He has for you is for your good?  not a warm happy feeling but, but are you willing to make a commitment, to trust, to sacrifice.  That's the real test of faith.  
My answer?  Yes, Lord!  Whatever You have for me in this life I will receive as a gift of love from Your hands.

who have been called...  we've been called to be saints, the people God chose because that was his plan, summoned

according to his purpose...  in fulfilment of his design, in keeping with his purpose.  
Isaiah 64:8  "We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand."


"Once we accept the truth that He is the King of kings..., life becomes more joyful, change becomes more manageable, pain becomes more bearable, hope becomes more certain, and love becomes more real."  Liz Curtis Higgs