For Our Good

  Sometimes we just can’t see how the circumstances we are in could be for our good.  We would rather hope for change or wait for resolution.  Could trusting there is meaning help us in the heartache and challenge.  Join me as we walk through the promise of Romans 8:28 and look at 3 practical ways to grow this trust muscle.  Click here for a full transcript of the show.  Journaling Questions:·      How do you react to the words, “its all going to be ok?”·      Is this a message you long for? What are you longing for to make your situation ok?·      What currently feels overwhelming, painful or challenging to you?·      Does the promise that “[God will work] all thing together for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28) give you reassurance?·      Does this cause you to look for deeper meaning in your challenges or suffering?·      Is this easy to see in the midst of the challenge?·      Looking back on past challenges have you seen this promise to be true?If you are interested in more journaling questions, Click here to sign up for the newsletter and receive “What’s my next step?” a free, 5 day journaling and Bible study tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully.  Connect I want to hear from you!You can find me and join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @stepstotrusting.Hashtag your story of God’s faithfulness and stepping out in faith. #stepstotrusting Want to hear from me? Sign up for my Newsletter and get your free gift here. What’s in the newsletter?Do you struggle to trust God with the big or little things?  Do you want to trust God more but find yourself unsure how to grow your trust?  This is part of my story and my journey.  My monthly newsletter, Exploring Trust, is designed to explore deeper trust and help reveal the places in our lives we are trusting something other than God.  Click here to sign up for the newsletter and receive “What’s my next step?” a free, 5 day journaling and Bible study tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully. Verses mentioned in the episode:·      Romans 8:28·      John 3·      Psalm 142:3·      Jeremiah 29:11-12·      Ephesians 2:10·      139·      Psalm 3:3·      Psalm 18:14,17·      Psalm 27·      Psalm33:7-8·      Proverbs 3:5-6·      2 Timothy 2:13  Ephesians 2:10Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.