Many times I have quoted Romans 8:28 in times of difficulty … I believe God uses all things for the good of His kingdom. That verse doesn’t mean that everything that happens to us will be good. But can God even take the bad things that happen to us and use them for the building of His kingdom?? I submit this:
Over the past four years now (yes, it has been four years) I have learned much about NPH, dementia, and dealing with those types of patients. What happened with my dad four years ago was not a good thing. In fact, it has been a source of great struggle for him along with my entire family. I would call it a tragedy. But God has used that tragedy time and time again in my ministry.
Again, recently I found myself in a place where I could help a family dealing with a family member with short-term memory issues. It it almost second nature to me now to be able to talk to someone who is struggling in those ways and be able to calm them down and help. Is this an ability I would’ve chosen?? Probably not. But God has equipped me and I will do my best with what He has given me.
God is able to even bring good results out of our difficulties. Are there things in your life which He can use?? Are you willing to let Him?
The Random Thinker 
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