As Reformed Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all things.

This includes our salvation. We believe that God has chosen us in Christ before the foundation of the world, and that this election is not based on anything we have done or will do.

This doctrine of predestination can be difficult to understand, and it can lead to some difficult questions. For example, if God has already chosen us, then what is the point of trying to live a good life? If our salvation is already predetermined, then what is the point of our own efforts?

The Reformed answer to these questions is that our salvation is a gift from God, and that we should respond to this gift with gratitude and obedience. We should live our lives in a way that honors God, and we should trust in His plan for our lives.

We know that God’s plan is good, even when we don’t understand it. We know that He loves us, and that He wants what is best for us. So, even when we face difficult circumstances, we can trust in God and know that He is working all things together for our good.

Our Response to Difficult Circumstances

When we face difficult circumstances, we can either choose to trust in God or to turn away from Him. If we trust in God, we will rely on Him for strength and guidance. We will also be patient, knowing that God is working all things together for our good.

If we turn away from God, we will be filled with fear, anxiety, and despair. We will also be tempted to blame God for our circumstances.

The choice is ours from our limited perspective. We can either trust in God or we can turn away from Him. But I encourage you to choose to trust in God. He is good, He loves you, and He has a good plan for your life.

Prayer

Dear God,

Thank you for your love and your grace. Thank you for choosing me before the foundation of the world. I trust in you, and I know that you have a good plan for my life. Help me to live my life in a way that honors you and help me to trust you even when I face difficult circumstances. In Jesus’ name, amen.