Called To Love

There comes a moment in life when we pause long enough to look back. Not to relive the pain, but to recognize the purpose. The unexpected turns. The seasons that stretched us. The prayers that felt unanswered. The trials that tested our strength. At the time, many of those moments felt confusing. Some even felt unfair. But when we step back and view our lives through the lens of faith, something remarkable becomes clear: God was never absent. Every step—good or difficult—was part of a greater design. Scripture reminds us in Epistle to the Romans 8:28 that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. This does not mean every experience is pleasant, but it does mean every experience can serve a purpose in God’s plan. Trials strengthen our faith. Pain produces wisdom. Waiting develops patience. And perseverance shapes our character. Sometimes the very hardships we wish we could erase become the moments that deepen our relationship with ...