Most likely, you have already walked through suffering or a hard time in your life. If not, you at least know somebody who has. Whenever we walk through a hard time, we often do not feel as though God is good or present in our lives.

In Romans 8, Paul writes to the Christians in Rome, encouraging them to know and see that even in the suffering, God works all things for the good of those who love Him. This is not always what we think is good for us, but instead what He knows is good for us. As our Creator and loving Father, He has perfect plans for our lives. As we become more like Christ, our desires align with His. His good becomes our good, and we can trust that He knows best.

• What is an area of your life that you can trust that God will use for good?