How Much Do You Love God?

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 NIV

The above verse is probably one of the most quoted verses when something bad happens in our lives. I think every time I've had a death in my family someone, somewhere will quote this verse to me. It is meant as a comfort of course, and people mean well when they say it, but how does it really apply to our lives? Do all bad events have a good purpose? Does God purposely cause all things to work out in a Christian's favour?

The verse immediately after Romans 8:28 gives the impression that not only does God make everything work out for the Christian, but He basically has preordained who would become His, thus enjoying His blessings.

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