Chapter Seven ~ Called for His Purpose

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who are love God, to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28


God’s ultimate purpose is always to glorify Himself. God’s purpose in creating marriage was for His glory. God’s purpose in putting me in the marriage in am in, is for His glory and my good. Our marriage does not have to be perfect to bring Him glory. He receives glory as we trust and grow in Him in the midst of our struggles. We can rest in the fact that whatever we may be going through, the purpose is to bring God glory. God is more interested in His reputation than in my earthly comfort. He knows that our happiness and His glory are inextricably bound together and that we’ll never be truly happy until we drink deeply of His person and grow in our desire to glorify Him. I will only be able to experience satisfaction when I realize that the purpose of my life is to glorify Him and enjoy Him eternally.


I have been encouraged with the reminder that God uses all things for my good. On page 117 she states that "God is re-forming His image in you, a Christian woman. Not only is He glorifying Himself, He is actively causing genuine good to be developed in our lives." and on page 119 "He knows our happiness and His glory are inextricably bound together and that we'll never be truly happy until we drink deeply of His person and grow in our desire to glorify Him". It is good to be reminded that everything in my life circumstances are brought to me by my loving Father for my good.