Sunday, October 5, 2008

Internet Cafe Devotion: Romans 8:28



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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. Romans 8:28

"What is one thing that happened in your life that initially may have been a bad or painful situation that you saw God work together for good? Please give details…"

Sometimes, when you're going through a situation, you just can't see what could possibly be good about it - at all! Much less, you don't see what can be used for God's glory, especially if you aren't in relationship with Him.

I mean, who really looks at a divorce and thinks "This is for God's glory"? Or, can you really look at a time in your life when you were so far away from even wanting to acknowledge God really loves you that you wanted to even think about the remote possibility of what was going on was for God's glory? What about the death of a loved one? But! Wait! There's is GLORY in EVERYTHING HE DOES!!!!!!!!!! Oh my goodness is there glory! GLORY!

I have such a testimony for God's glory. Have you been through something really bad? So have I! You know what God does? He has me use that experience to relate to you and show you what He can do. If all that I've been through makes a difference for just one person (although, I really wish it would be more, but that's just me, we know how heaven rejoices when even 1 sheep is found) to turn from a life without Christ to a life WITH HIM, holy SMOKES! I'm there!!

I know I'm not really saying anything about a specific time that God has used for His glory. Maybe it's because I can now see what He uses in my life (past and current) to relate to other folks and how He's able to show His greatness and His glory through those situations. I fall short all the time but His mercies and His grace are new every morning!!! Yippee!!!

Thank you, Lord, for loving me even when I didn't love myself. Thank you for continually knocking on my heart and softening me up to the point where I finally let you in. I thank you too for taking away the shame I felt over my past and my being able to use it to glorify You! Thank you for the wonderful people you have placed in my life that help me follow You and see You. You are a wonderfully gracious Father and I love you so much!



For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jer. 29:11

7 comments:

sailorcross said...

YEAH for you, Cathy!! I'm so happy for you that you have seen the light!!

Continually seek the LORD in all situations. The more you seek Him, the more He will make Himself known to you!!

Beth

http://wwwthepowerofyourlove.blogspot.com

http://www.sailorcross.blogspot.com

Denise said...

Be blessed sweetie.

Unknown said...

Thank you ladies! *hugs*

2nd Cup of Coffee said...

Cathy, I'm right with you!

Charlie & Brandi said...

Great blog entry! Thanks for writing!

Charlie

http://streamsidetree.blogspot.com

Pat said...

Cathy,
Thank you sweet sister. I am so very grateful for your support and kind words. I admit it, I am a blogging bafoon :0) but I LOVE you blogging sisters!

Praying for God's anointing on the contest! Thank you for your partnership.

Much Love,
Pat

Anonymous said...

Beautifully stated. It is a daily renewal, isn't it?

Blessings to you,

HS