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Have you ever found yourself in a situation that didn’t seem like it could ever be good? Maybe you were going through a breakup or divorce, or struggling in a toxic work environment, or navigating a shift in a close friendship. In situations like these, good can feel hard to find. This is especially true in the relationships in our lives that are most difficult. The coworker who cuts us down, the kid who acts out and doesn’t listen, the spouse who consistently lies, the friend who gossips about us routinely—it feels like no good could possibly come out of showdowns with these people or these circumstances. Well, if that’s the case for you, remember this verse.

As Paul wrote here, when we love God and are walking with God in the plans and purposes He has for us, then we can trust that good is always possible. In our most desperate circumstances or most difficult relationships, good is still an option with God. Because, with God, good can come from anything. Is there an area of your life where you’re struggling to see the good? A relationship where you can’t seem to find a path to good again? Take that to God in prayer this week, asking Him to remind you that all good comes from Him!