In the interest of not stagnating, as I have a tendency to do when I'm on summer break (ah, summer break!), I'm going to try something new. And by new, I mean new to the blog.
I'm always amazed at how I can be surprised every. single. time. I read the Bible. It's ironic that I can believe in an omnipresent God and yet wonder how it is that He can know exactly what I need to hear at the moment that I need it.
So, in the interest of learning more about this Creator whom I love, and more about myself in the process, I'm starting Scripture Saturday. It will give me the chance to reflect on a verse that means a great deal to me.
Romans 8:28 is the verse that has had the most impact on my life. "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." You see this verse everywhere. I wear a ring engraved with it, in fact, to remind me of this truth that has been lifesaving for me.
I know people who will roll their eyes and say that this verse isn't what you think it is. But for me, I first understood this verse when I was in the doldrums. Because it's true - this verse isn't about that whole "new Christian" idea. You know it because I'm sure you've felt it, like I have. "Now that I'm a Christian, God's going to make sure everything is awesome for me." Like that song from The Lego Movie, but with a Christian spin.
The key to this verse is the phrase "in all things." That's right, Paul wrote it, I read it - all things. Even the horrible things that keep us up at 3 am. And thank God, really. Because we all go through terrible times that we'd rather forget. Times that seem impossible. Times in which we feel like there's just no point to life.
That's the beauty of this verse. There is a point to it all. Maybe we don't see it now, maybe we will never actually see it in our life on this planet. But God does. He may not make it "awesome" for you in particular, but He will use you and your situation for good.
And that means that you have value. No matter what, you have value. Sometimes, just knowing that is enough to keep you fighting that good fight.
Happy Saturday, everyone! May God bless the Lord's Day for you tomorrow.
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"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."
-C.S. Lewis
What we read has such an impact on us, and I am always on the lookout for something that will inspire me to be a better person. Here is a sampling of books that have been in the teetering stack sitting on top of what is rumored to be my bedside table.
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