What was meant to harm me, God can use for good.

A Bible affirmation for hard times, rooted in Genesis 50:20.

As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this - to preserve the lives of many people.

Genesis 50:20 · BSB

Reflection

Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery. Years later he stood before them as second in command of Egypt, having saved countless lives in a famine. You intended it for evil, he said, but God intended it for good.

A prayer

God, take what was meant to harm me and turn it to good. I trust You with my story.

More verses for hard times

This is hard, but God is holding me up. Isaiah 41:10 This hard season is building something in me that will last. Romans 5:3-5 I'm not alone in what I'm carrying today. Psalm 34:18 I don't have to be strong for Jesus. I can come as I am. Matthew 11:28 This trouble is real, but it isn't forever. 2 Corinthians 4:17 Jesus has overcome the world, so I can take heart. John 16:33 This suffering is for a little while. God will restore me. 1 Peter 5:10 This trial is building perseverance in me. James 1:2-4 What I'm going through now can't compare to what God has ahead. Romans 8:18 God is good, and He's my stronghold on this hard day. Nahum 1:7 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2

All verses by season of life