Together Quote by John Newton
“All shall work together for good; everything is needful that He sends; nothing can be needful that He withholds.”
About This Quote
Source Hymn: "All Shall Work Together for Good", 1779
Divine providence ensures all events serve a purpose; nothing is truly lacking if God permits.
In simple terms: God's plan gives purpose to all.
Key Takeaway
Trust in the larger purpose.
Themes
faith
divine providence
purpose
trust
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- life challenges
- spiritual reflection
- decision making
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "needful" mean to you?
- How do you act when you feel powerless?
A Different Perspective
May overlook human agency.
![“As we pass through the trials of life, let us keep an eternal perspective, let us not complain, let us become even more prayerful, let us serve others, and let us forgive one another. As we do this, 'all things [will] work together for good to [us] that love God.'” quote by James B. Martino](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/189/james-b-martino-69973_all-things_as-we-pass-through-the-trials-of-life-le_2827321.jpg)
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
