Romans 8:28 Deep Dive // God Is at Work for Good

"This isn't just a general statement about God working out good and redeeming all things (which he is doing)...Our verse is very specific. In your trials, in your hardship, in your pain, you can know that in all things—even those things—that God is working them for good because you love him and you've been called according to his purpose."

— Natalie Abbott

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September 01, 2025

Natalie Abbott walks us through Romans 8:28 which says, "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." She takes us through the verse, phrase by phrase, helping us understand the full meaning of this beautiful promise for us, even in our suffering and pain. She roots her teaching in the surrounding context and the whole of Scripture, helping us see the full truth encapsulated in this summary statement of God's good plan for his people.

SEPTEMBER DWELL VERSE

"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 8:28

LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW

- Someone to Believe In: Embracing the Savior Who Stays the Same When Everything Else Changes, by Courtney Reissig
- Made to Tremble: How Anxiety Became the Best Thing That Ever Happened to My Faith, by Blair Linne
- A Place for You: Reframing Christian Womanhood, by Kendra Dahl
- The Sing! Hymnal, from Keith and Kristyn Getty (get it for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus Account)
- Our best-selling Anxious No More Necklace is back in stock!

Natalie Abbott is the co-founder and chief content officer of Dwell Differently. She’s the co-author of the Dwell on These Things Bible study and Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God’s Truth. Natalie loves reading fiction, drinking hot tea, and hanging out with her ginormous family of seven. You can find her on Instagram at NatalieJoyAbbott or come for a visit to Central Church in Jefferson City, Missouri where her husband is the pastor.

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