1 Peter 4:19 Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator.
Since we have the promise that God will keep our souls, we may confidently entrust our souls to a faithful God. We believe that the Holy Spirit will ”keep me with Jesus Christ in the one true faith.” We can most assuredly count on Him to take care of us completely. We daily commend our selves (our souls) into His hands for tender care and safekeeping. Thus we know that whatever happens is controlled by the will of God.
The suffering that may come our way, however, will be “according to the will of God.” This does not apply to suffering we undergo as a consequence of sin. Sins themselves cause various sufferings. So we “keep our accounts up to date” by daily repentance and faith. Then we know that the suffering is according to God’s will, it is under His control, and He will work it out together for good.
When we know that our experiences are under God’s control for our good, then we are free to live our lives in well doing, simply doing good works in the service of others. For we can trust the promise: the Lord will take care of us. ”Commit your way unto the Lord; trust also in Him, and He will bring it to pass.”