Dorinda Clark Cole - Worked Out for My Good Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus:
What the devil meant for evil, worked out for my good.
What the devil meant for evil, worked out for my good.
Bind the hand of the enemy,
spoil his plan and his strategy.
What the devil meant for evil,
worked out for my good
Verse 1:
(Ooo) All sorts of traps and snares
(ooh, ooh, ooh) Satan has always prepared.
(Ooh) You can rest assure he's got
(ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) a cunning scheme and an evil plot.
But God's gonna make it a divine intervention,
it doesn't matter what the devil's intentions.
(Bind the hand of the enemy),
(spoil his plan and his strategy).
(What the devil meant for evil),
(worked out for my good).
Verse 2:
(Ooo) All sorts of traps and snares
(ooh, ooh, ooh) Satan will always prepare.
(Ooh) You can rest assure he's got
(ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) a cunning scheme and an evil plot.
Satan may have evil intentions,
but God's gonna be the divine intervention.
(Bind the hand of the enemy),
(spoil his plan and his strategy).
(What the devil meant for evil),
(worked out for my good).
Bridge:
God's gonna work it,
He's gonna work it for my good.
God's gonna work it,
He's gonna work it for my good.
God's gonna work it,
He's gonna work it for my good.
God's gonna work it,
He's gonna work it for my good.
Vamp 1:
He'll work it, He'll work it.
He'll work it, He's gonna work it out.
Vamp 2:
God's gonna work it.
God's gonna work it.
Vamp 3:
Work it, work it.
Work it, work it.
Ending:
Work it for my good, in my favor
just like He said that He would.
Bind the hand of the enemy,
spoil his plan and his strategy.
What the devil meant for evil,
worked out for my good.
Video
Worked Out For My Good
Meaning & Inspiration
Dorinda Clark Cole’s impactful single, "Worked Out for My Good," released on November 8, 2014, stands as a powerful declaration of faith and an anthem of divine sovereignty in the face of adversity. This song isn't merely a melody; it's a profound statement rooted deeply in Christian belief, articulating an unwavering trust in God's ability to transform even the darkest circumstances into something beneficial for His children. It encapsulates a message that resonates with anyone who has faced trials, offering a spiritual perspective that elevates hope above hardship, reminding us that no matter the intention of evil, God holds the ultimate plan.
At its core, "Worked Out for My Good" is a testament to the transformative power of God's intervention, a story of spiritual alchemy where what the enemy intends for harm is meticulously re-purposed by the divine hand for good. The song’s central theme directly echoes the timeless promise found in Romans 8:28, which assures believers that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." This isn't a passive hope, but an active, declared conviction, mirroring the ancient wisdom of Joseph who, after years of betrayal and hardship, told his brothers in Genesis 50:20, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Clark Cole channels this ancient truth into a contemporary declaration, empowering believers to see past the immediate pain to the ultimate victory.
The verses acknowledge the stark reality of spiritual warfare, confronting the enemy's tactics head-on with lines that speak of "all sorts of traps and snares Satan has always prepared" and "a cunning scheme and an evil plot." This frank recognition of the forces of darkness sets the stage for the glorious counter-declaration: "God's gonna make it a divine intervention." This promise of divine intervention is not a vague hope but a firm assertion of God's active, personal involvement in the lives of His faithful. It brings to mind scriptures like Psalm 34:19, which promises, "The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all," reinforcing that God is not a distant observer but a present help, capable of stepping into any situation to turn the tide.
Central to the song’s powerful message is the directive to "Bind the hand of the enemy, spoil his plan and his strategy." This is more than just a lyrical flourish; it is a spiritual mandate, drawing on biblical principles of authority given to believers. Matthew 18:18 states, "Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven," granting believers a divine authority to resist and dismantle the enemy’s designs through prayer and faith. Dorinda Clark Cole doesn't just sing *about* God working it out; she leads the listener in an assertive declaration of spiritual warfare, encouraging an active stance against evil, confident that God honors such declarations made in His name.
As the song progresses into its bridge and subsequent vamps, the repetition of "God's gonna work it, He's gonna work it for my good" builds a crescendo of assurance. This rhythmic affirmation is designed to engrain the truth deep within the listener's spirit, transforming a simple declaration into an unshakeable conviction. The repeated phrases like "He'll work it, He'll work it" and "Work it, work it" become a mantra of faith, cultivating an atmosphere of expectant trust. This unwavering confidence finds its foundation in God's immutable character, as articulated in Malachi 3:6, "I the Lord do not change," and Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." The song reminds us that God's commitment to our good is as constant and reliable as His very nature.
The song culminates in a powerful ending that personalizes God's promise: "Work it for my good, in my favor, just like He said that He would." This concluding affirmation serves as a powerful reminder of God's faithfulness, confirming that His word is reliable and His promises are true. Numbers 23:19 declares, "God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" Dorinda Clark Cole’s inspired delivery leaves the listener with a profound sense of peace and triumph, knowing that every challenge faced is merely an opportunity for God to display His power, turning the enemy's intentions into a testament of His enduring goodness and unwavering favor.