Devotion for November

Devotion 11/10/09. “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28
Nothing can happen to us that God cannot use for our wellbeing; and we know this if we love God and seek his purpose for our lives. But if we ignore God’s supportive, healing presence and seek no more than our own agenda, our lives may never get back on track after the blows of life derail us.
If we aren’t receptive to God at work for our good, we become an obstacle to what God is trying to do in and through us. Rather than cooperating with God’s purpose, and trying to overcome the damage that has occurred, we become part of the problem rather than part of the solution. We want our way rather than God’s way. Impasse, at least for the time being.
Still, the promise is this: there is no situation so hopeless that God cannot enter it and change us for the better.
Prayer: Thank you, God, for constantly seeking my wellbeing. Give me grace so that I might do the same. Amen

DJ