Romans 8:28 – hurtful platitude or hopeful comfort?

You’ve just received some devastating news, unlike any you’ve ever received before. It feels as if you’ve been struck a massive blow, and you’re reeling with pain and confusion. Life, as you’ve known it, will never be the same again. While you are in the depths of your anguish, a well-meaning acquaintance sends a text, seeking to comfort you in whatever way he or she can. They quote the following verse –
We know that all things work together for good to them that love God… (Romans 8:28)
As you read the words, what is your reaction? Are they like a soothing balm to a wound? Or do they sting worse than salt?
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