Yet This All
A poetic reflection on Romans 8:28–29
by Jonathan & Lynne • January 19, 2026
We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God… for those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son.
Romans 8:28–29
Why does it feel like no where’s home;
We’ve moved so many times.
And no one wants us, so we roam
Longing for a home.
Yet this all for my good.
A “no” again, no money coming in;
I don’t know where to go.
Eight months; Four kids, getting thin
And what have I to show?
Yet this all for my good.
So much so much I’ve given
I thought it’s what You asked
If death’s in view, why have I striven
In vain have I been tasked?
Yet this all for my good.
Another day, wasting away;
The pain just never leaves;
My body aches; a slow decay;
I long for some relief—
Yet this all for my good.
Betrayed by one I thought as friend;
She promised not to share.
And now alone–this is my end,
So ashamed, I feel so bare.
Yet this all for my good.
Daddy yelled at mom again;
At least he didn’t hit.
Her cries, they ring, burn in my head
It’s life I want to quit.
Yet this all for my good.
I buried my third son today;
My children—why take these?
Mysteries- “no cure,” they say;
From knees can’t rise; I freeze.
Yet this all for my good.
I’m sad—I’m just sad,
Though there’s nothing major.
My joy—it’s gone bad;
I fade just like a vapor.
Yet this all for my good.
Oh God, my heart is broken limping,
What life is left in it?
Do you see me wounded, wimp’ring?
Then why these things permit?
I weep and I weep and I weep.
Am I not one of your sheep?
Why on my soul these sorrows heap?
No, I know my soul You’ll keep.
I know You hear my every cry
But not why you can’t come
To rescue me before I die
Or a’least ‘fore soul grows numb.
I may not feel, but God I trust
That you are wise in all
Or a’least I want to trust—
Oh make my heart recall.
Great wisdom; great wisdom; great wisdom of God
So vast, so deep, so wide and broad.
I know in all my good you seek,
Although my soul is very weak.
I know in all my good you seek,
Christ to form through all that’s bleak.
