Perfect Plan

 

Now we are aware that God is working all together for the good of those who are loving God, who are called according to His purpose

Paul to the Romans 8: 28, Concordant New Testament  

There is no doubt that I was relieved over the results of the latest national election.  And why not, this election cycle was often filled with dire predictions for this nation no matter which candidate we voted for.  If you listened to some people, it seemed like a no win situation.  But that is hardly the case.  See, with God there is never a no win situation.  The apostle Paul goes so far as to proclaim that ALL things work together for the good for those who are called according to the Fathers purpose {Paul to the Romans 8:28}.  Up until a few years ago, I tended to interpret this passage as meaning that God would work out everything in my favor always.  Again, not true.  For Paul's words tell us that the Father will work all TOGETHER for the good.  No matter the outcome, we can rest assured that the Father is working each and every situation according to His will and for the good of His children.  This might be a tough thing to understand when difficult situations come, but most of the time it's because we are focused on the situation and not on God.  I admit that there were times in during this election that I felt defeated and stressed.  This can be a common reaction to situations which are out of our control.  Yet Paul's words remain true, God is working all together for the good. 

Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God, that is superior to every frame of mind, shall be garrisoning your hearts and your apprehensions inn Christ Jesus

Paul to the Philippians 4: 6-7, Concordant New Testament 

Although I know the Lord, there have been times when I felt apprehensive while praying over certain situations.  I mean, is God really concerned over election results in the big scheme of things?  Absolutely!  Remember, it is the Father Who ultimately determines the results of each and every election.  He is Lord of all.  Now, this might be a foreign concept for someone who has been told that if a certain individual wins an election that the country will fall into chaos.  This is also one major reason that I do not trust the mainstream media.  Money is their ultimate objective, not providing information.  So, for those who have been promised by the media that the world will end if Donald J Trump won the election, rest easy.  We can be assured that the Father is continuing to work all for the good of His children.  I remember while growing up that I did not agree with every decision my parents made.  Yet those decisions they made were with my well being in mind.  As with the Father, we might not see His good in each and every situation, but we can rest assured it is indeed there.  Again, if our perspective is seeing the Father not as a distant caretaker, but as our loving Father Who we live in union with, we will began to see things from His perspective {Johns Account 14:20}.  And seeing life through the Father is much better than any news channel.  

~Scott~