So in the midst of difficulties we know that the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf. He does so perfectly in line with the will of God, and God hears His prayers perfectly. That is the first encouragement. The second encouragement is this. We know that the Lord work through all things for the good of those who love Him.
There are several things to focus on here.
First is that it does not say that all things that happen to us are good, only that God works through all of these for good. Some things that happen to us are bad, some things are utterly evil, but whatever does happen, God will triumph in the end, and we will triumph in the end as well.
Next it applies to those who love God. We quite rightly focus on the fact that our forgiveness and new life is totally undeserved, we did nothing to deserve it, and could do nothing to deserve it. However, the fact that we love God makes a difference. We are in a relationship with God. Now the degree to which we love God does not affect how much He loves us, but it does affect how that love impacts our lives. Every relationship is two-way, and what is possible depends upon both sides of the relationship.
Finally we are called according to His purpose. It is not just about me, and it is not just about you. God has called us to a purpose, there is purpose and meaning to our lives. And God will work through events in our lives to achieve that purpose.
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