God IS working.

There are so many people in my life right now who are waiting. Waiting for something to fall through or open up. Waiting for news, finances, relief and peace. They feel they are at a stand still, as if the world is holding its breath.

Romans 8:28 says:

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.

Reading this scripture reminded me that God IS working.

I can't even imagine how God works. How he orchestrates our lives in the sweetest way, but he does. He plans it out perfect. He is working. Not only is he working, but he is working GOOD for those who love him.

I am a habitual list-maker. I love my planner Monday through Friday and sometimes Saturday... if I haven't already made a list for Saturday. ;) I would LOVE to see God's planner for me... time-lines make me happy. But since for the most part I can't "time-line" out my life. At a certain point I just have to start saying this verse to myself. God works things for my good. I don't know when this will end, I don't know how this is going to go, I am not sure what will be next, but I do KNOW that God is working it for my good. And the end result will be good.

Think of yourself when you are working. I know when I am working hard I am focused and determined, maybe even a little more quiet than usual. If I am working on something for someone that I love dearly. I try to be very diligent, making sure it’s the best.

Matthew 7:11 says:

If you then, evil as you are, know how to give good and advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father Who is in heaven, perfect as He is, give good and advantageous things to those who keep on asking him!

I am so imperfect and still, I strive to give good things to those that I love. How much more is an amazing, perfect and Holy God, who loves us more than we can even comprehend, going to want and be ABLE to give good, good things to us. I truly believe that God wants better for us, than we could even hope to want for ourselves! He gives things on such a deeper level than we ever could.

A gift like peace through a hard time, patience when you can't wait any more, strength when you feel like the slightest thing will knock you down, provision when you can't see where it will come from. These are just a glimpse at the good things that God has for you, for us. 

I wrote this post as a reminder for myself. God is working good for me! I pray that if you are without hope this week, you don't know when or how, or can't see what is going to happen next, that you will cling to this verse this week. God is working good things for those who love Him. God is working good things for you.