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²⁸And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. ²⁹For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. ³⁰And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

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"Why this? Why now? Why me?"

All of us have asked these questions at times. And they seem to come most readily when something goes wrong in our lives. When we lose a job, break off a relationship, or hear bad news from the doctor, it's only natural to wonder if life has any rhyme or reason.

Fortunately, Paul has a response to our "Why?" He says that "in all things" God works for the good of those who love him (v. 28). Paul doesn't say, "in some things," or "in most things." He says "in all things." That means God will use difficulties in your life to accomplish something good. Can you see what the end result is? Perhaps not right away, but you might be able to at a later date.

So what do you do in the meantime? Trust that because you know God, he will fit every piece of your life's puzzle, together to form a beautiful picture. Memorize Romans 8:28 if you haven't done so before. Then take time to carefully read this entire chapter. It's one of the most comforting passages in the Bible.