November 24, 2021

Daily Devotion:

“The Pathway To Freedom”

Romans 8:28

The Passion Translation

28 So we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together for good, for we are his lovers who have been called to fulfill his designed purpose.

The apostle Paul does not say that all things are good, but he does say that all things work together for good. Paul also tells us in Romans 12:16 to “readily adjust yourself to [people, things].”

The idea is that we must learn to become the kind of person who plans things but who doesn’t get upset if that plan doesn’t work out. The choice is ours. Any time we don’t get what we want, our feelings will rise up and try to get us into self-pity and a negative attitude. Or we can adjust to the situation and go ahead and enjoy what God has for us no matter what happens.

The pathway to freedom from negativity begins when we face the problem and believe God will work good out of it.