A Romans 828 prayer, written by Lori Hatcher, read by Alyssa Foresburg. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called

according to his purpose.

Romans 828.

This scripture brings comfort, direction, and hope to Christians every day. Sadly, it's also one of the most

misquoted and misunderstood verses in the Bible. I'd like to share two things about this popular

verse you may never have noticed.

First, Romans 828 doesn't mean we can live any way we choose and God will fix our messes.

To understand the truth of Romans 828, we can't just quote the part of the verse we like,

and we know that in all things God works for the good, and skip the rest of those who love him who have

been called according to his purpose. Romans 828 is a promise for

believers, real believers, those who are living for Christ, not those who claim

to believe in God but are living like the devil.

This verse says to those who love God and are doing their best to obey his commands.

Even though bad, sad, evil, wicked things will touch your life,

I, God, will use them to ultimately bring about good

both in your life and in the world.

Second, Romans 828 tells us God can use all things together for good.

He doesn't say all things are good.

No matter how rose-colored our glasses are, there's nothing good about

cancer, sex trafficking, or death. Until Jesus returns and conquers Satan once

and for all, sin will continue to drag its poisonous tentacles across our world,

damaging and destroying everything in its wake. The truth of Romans 828 reminds us that although

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