Doubt, frustration and discontent often time cause us to allow our current state and life challenges to dictate our understanding of God's purpose for us. We question whether God loves us based on what we are going through, dealing with or in the midst of. Paul transitions from his comparison between living under the influence of the Spirit and living directed by our flesh to the infallible promise of God's protection, provision and expected end for all who love Him. God's love was evidenced by His willing sacrifice of His only son who became the bridge for us to live a restored relationship with God. We are all invited to share in that relationship with God through Christ and know beyond a shadow of a doubt that our past can't hurt us, our present circumstances can't hinder us and our future is determined because of Christ's love for us. We may struggle with circumstances beyond our control or enemies all around but this does not negate the fact that all things will work together for our good because God is for us.