--Transformed Hearts / We All Need a New Heart!

---GOD IS IN CONTROL ~~

--IT IS 100 PERCENT TRUE THAT GOD IS GOOD and that He is in control. These facts, however, do not prevent bad things from happening. Though it's within the Lord's power to give everyone a perfect existence, that wouldn't be in our best interest. Trials and suffering often drive people to the Father. And for those of us who are already His followers, God uses harsh circumstances to mature our faith and conform us to the image of His Son. To be made perfect and pleasing to our Father is indeed beneficial.

In His omniscience and wisdom God will allow disaster and evil to touch our lives so we can grow from the experience. Growth, whether in compassion, trust, or knowledge, is good. If we could peek behind the scenes of our life, we'd see the Lord sovereignly working toward His ultimate purpose for us.

Romans 8:28 affirms this: "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."
On occasion, we see immediate positive results from trials. But other times, we must wait months or years (or until we reach Heaven) to fully understand what God was doing in those difficult circumstances.

Suffering and evil are inevitable parts of a fallen world. But we have assurance that God is in control of the universe, including the tiny corner we occupy. When He permits bad things to happen, we can be sure that He will continue to provide comfort and guidance as He shapes us into the people He wants us to be. ~~

--IN TOUCH~~
[Yes, friends, we all have questions. Why did her baby have to die? Why do the good people suffer? Why is our world falling apart? That last question is a good enough answer. We all live in a 'fallen world'. As a result of the sin in the Garden of Eden, we all must suffer the consequences. King David's first baby died? Our daughter died of a massive aneurysm while at work in a Physical Health Department. Many people suffer and don't tell you...but when we get to Heaven we can ask the Lord, if we wish. I think we will be having such a wonderful time worshiping our Lord and Savior, that these earthly sorrows will seem so insignificant. We must Trust and Obey what the Lord says, and leave the consequences to Him. May the Lord richly bless you and comfort you in whatever area you may be hurting or suffering.] Through It All / Selah~
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