Romans 8:27-28 (Amplified Bible) And He Who searches the hearts of men knows what is in the mind of the [Holy] Spirit [what His intent is], because the Spirit intercedes and pleads [before God] in behalf of the saints according to and in harmony with God's will. We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose.
We must all make decisions that can impact not only our lives but those we care about the most. Those decisions should not be based on money, they should be based on the eternal ramifications of our self and those around us. Is our decision going to further God’s kingdom? A few years ago, we had to set aside our family and the ministry to make money just to pay bills. We had two children (18 yrs. & 16 yrs. old), and aging parents, we had to leave home for a month or two at a time. The impact of that time has left our children with a sense of abandonment, although we talked everyday it was not the same as being there. But one of the children is still dealing with the impact of our decision to go work; God is still at work in this situation. If we would have had another option we would have took it. But God is able to take what satan meant for our harm turn it around and use it for our good and His glory. Had we chose to follow our own desires then God could not have protected us and turned this situation around. Make sure the choices you make are for God’s reasons and not your own.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
