And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28(KJV)

The above verse is one of my favorites, if not my most favorite. It’s always comforting for me to say this to myself over and over again especially in times when I am down.These words suddenly popped in my head this morning, when Riz and I were on our way to work. I’ve thought of it,along with thoughts on being late to work again, and the movie “Sliding Doors” (Haha, weird isn’t it?). And it made me think again: Is everything, every single thing, that’s happening in my life for my good? Even the hurts and problems? Do they count? Is the most inconceivable thing that could possibly take place in my life included in the list? Or even the simplest things, like, not making it to the first MRT trip or an earlier FX ride, or being cut in by someone in line so he gets to go first before me. Are those petty things significant?

I remember our pastor back home when he would consistently emphasize on the word “ALL” in his sermons. For instance, the verse Romans 8:28, he would open his Bible and read it as: “And we know that some things work together for good…”, and then he would pause and face the congregation with a questioning look on his face. “Some? No. ALL. All things work for our good.” And then I would see some (if not all?) of the people nod their heads in agreement. Hehe. That was one of his trademarks.

So how does a short word such as “all” mean so much? When God says “all”, he means ALL.

• All things work for the good of those who love God.
• For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Rom3:23)
• Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we askor imagine… (Eph 3:20)

Sometimes it’s really hard to understand the truth in His Word. Especially when you’re hurting or facing a seemingly impossible problem. You want to look ahead and see the truth but clouds of doubt get in the way. This is particularly true for me. So many’s uncertain in my life right now. You could say that, I’m walking through dark tunnels, playing with fire, and the likes. It’s hard this way coz I don’t know what’s gonna happen next, and the worry and anxiety sort of eats me up. There are times that I doubt His power, but I never doubt His love. And I know, deep inside, that ALL the things He allows to happen in my life, good or bad, small or big, is for my good. And then upon realizing that truth, I am made strong through His power and love.

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