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“God Brings Good Out of Pain”
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
Vienna D. M. writes:
Romans 8:28 is my life verse. It always comforts me.
Two years ago, I experienced a marital crisis, which almost caused my family to fall apart. The crisis was such a shock to me.
My husband changed from a loving, kind husband to a totally different man, and I felt betrayed.
I was hurting so bad that I never thought I would last another six months. It was the most difficult time in my adult life. I have never felt betrayed and hurt so much — I was in agonizing pain.
This went on for 15 months; with each day I felt I was dying little by little, crying at night till there were no more tears. I would often ask if God still loved me, why this was happening to me.
Many times I begged God to get me out of this situation. God seemed silent for a long time, although I know He was holding me by the hand, as I was able to keep my sanity each day and failed to commit suicide twice.
And each day I would comfort myself with Romans 8:28: “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
Indeed, along with the prayers from two couples that are very close to me and my two teenage sons and my hope in the LORD’s promises, it all ended with my family still intact. The LORD intervened in the right time, using two American missionary couples I had never met before.
My husband and I are now happier. He has become a better friend, lover, and father.
I have learned many truths and principles I would have never learned had I not been through that crisis in my life.
I developed a better self-concept and my faith has been strengthened. I give glory to God for what He has done in our lives. Truly, “all things work for the good to those who love God…”
Please note that the views expressed in this story are not necessarily the views of the American Bible Society. Story posted on March 5th, 2008 and filed under Your Stories, Praise, Hope, Divorce & Marital Conflict, Struggles, God's Sovereignty, Christian Families, Life Verse.
March 5th, 2008 at 10:07 am
Greetings My Sister, I too know the intense pain of marital strife. This scripture has also been been a comfort to me. Sharing your story will help others know that God can pull us out of the darkest of nights. Thanking God for your heart felt words of encouragment.
March 5th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
Dear Vienna D. M.:
Your true to life testimony is so needed in any day and age with divorce and breakup of cohabiting.
Betrayal in any relationship, marriage, children, friends is certainly a most painful experience, and more often than not, inevitable in human life.
Even “…Jesus cried out with a loud voice…My God, My God, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?” (Matthew. 27:46; Mark 15:34)
All saints, though their trials and tribulations were numerous and lasting, in the end they had been able to say it was good for them to be afflicted.
From my own humble experiences, any calamities and persecutions have led me to look to GOD ALL MIGHTY for support and guidance: “Thy Will be done,” –recognizing my frail and transitory existence but am “called according to His purpose.”
“Before I was afflicted, I went astray. But now I keep Thy Word….” (Psalm 119:67,71). Unfailingly, I attain peace, patience and joyfulness in my heart, and thus salvation here on earth. (cf. Ephesians 1:11; 3:11; 2 Timothy 1:9).
Thank you, and
May GOD Bless you and yours bounteously, always and forevermore!
Mary Sun.