-December 26, 2026-
Good morning beloved, happy Tuesday,
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
(Romans 8:28).
God has a plan for our lives: to conform us to the image of His Son Jesus Christ. Nothing is perfect in this broken, sinful world. How do we stay positive and not be frustrated by circumstances outside our control? Today’s verse provides the best solution for us on a daily basis.
The word frustrated is defined as, “the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.” We become frustrated at major and minor delays, cancellations, broken parts, spills, computer glitches, car breakdowns, and many other things. These typically spoil our mood and our ruin our day.
Someone once said, “Sometimes, all it takes is a minor inconvenience to ruin your whole day. It has been revealed that the most stressful time of the day is 7:23 am. On average people will experience three dramas each day, with the first drama of the day typically happening at 8:18 am. These stressful situations could be anything from being stuck in traffic or waking up late, to spilling things on clothing, or tripping in public which are also likely to make people feel foul.”
Often it is the little things that trip us up. Song of Solomon 2:15 says, “Catch us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes.” We get frustrated when things don’t go as planned or desired. We feel helpless. It doesn’t have to be nor should it be that way for us as believers in Christ.
God is in control, He is with us and for us, and He will never leave us nor forsake us. According to our text, “All things work together for good to those who love God.” It is a promise we can claim as long as we love God and are called according to His purpose. God will bring good from the bad. God uses people and circumstances to teach us patience, faith, and trust. The old expression is so true, you can’t cry over spilled milk.” We just have to clean it up!
When God allows it, it is for my good; there is a reason and purpose for everything. Sometimes it is God sparing us from something worse. His grace is sufficient, His love is abundant, and His care is magnificent. My day is just getting started and I don’t know what I will encounter today, but the Lord does. He already knows and has provision for it. Let us be thankful for everything and in everything. We can overcome anything when we thank Him for everything.
Have a blessed day under God’s plan and according to His will. Stay safe and healthy.
Not living by the “what ifs” but by the “God wills,”
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 