Romans 8:15
“For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by Him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.'”Romans 8:28
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”Romans 8:29
“For those God foreknew He also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son…”
TL;DR:
You weren’t made to live in fear—you were given a Spirit of sonship. When life doesn’t go as planned (and it rarely does), trust that God is working all things for good. Your trials have purpose. Embrace the growing pains—they’re shaping you to be more like Jesus.
The spirit of fear is paralyzing. I know because I’ve felt it—the fear that things won’t go how I want, the anxiety that creeps in when the future feels uncertain. I start playing out every scenario in my head, and before I know it, I’ve created an entire “Kimberly Plan” for how I think things should unfold.
But here’s the truth: almost nothing turns out the way I plan. And honestly? That’s okay.
God didn’t give us a spirit that makes us slaves to fear. He gave us His Spirit, and in that Spirit, we cry out “Abba, Father.” We trust. We rest. We believe that even when things feel like they’re falling apart, God is at work for our good.
Remember Job? He had no idea why he was suffering, and yet his story has encouraged people for thousands of years. We pray for the patience of Job, not because he was perfect, but because he endured and trusted.
So today, if you’re fighting fear, take heart. Romans 8:28 reminds us that God works all things together for good. And verse 29 tells us why: because we’re being conformed to the image of Christ. The trials you face are not wasted—they are shaping you to reflect Jesus more.
Have you heard of growing pains? They hurt, but they mean growth is happening. Embrace your growing pains today. Trust the process. Let go of the fear and hold on to the truth that your Father is near, and His plan is always better than yours.
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