MOMMA, SING ME A SONG
Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!
Psalm 34:8 (NLT)
Today, let’s remember the goodness of God.
God’s goodness is part of His nature. He’s always good, no matter what happens in this dark world. We sing, pray and tell others about God’s goodness, but what about when life isn’t going so well? When we lose a loved one, experience illness, or don’t get the new job? His goodness is constant and will never change. It’s who He is. We see the acts of goodness throughout the gospels as Jesus performed many miracles. He healed the sick, caused the blind to see, cast out demons, calmed storms and more.
I remember last year at Thanksgiving, I asked my mom to sing me a song (I knew she’d say yes!). She started singing the hymn God is so good…God is so good. He is so good to me. It was not only the first time I heard her sing, but it really opened my eyes to how good God really is. Even through the trials we’d faced as a family over the last few years, my mom still viewed God as good. Not once did she look at God and think He was bad or out for revenge. My mom realized that God’s goodness is who He is and not based on circumstances.
I’ve personally struggled seeing God’s goodness. I couldn’t understand why God allowed bad things to happen in my life. I had to realize that goodness flows from God. His character is unchanging. He’s the same yesterday, today and forever. His ultimate goodness towards us was sending Jesus to die. His grace is sufficient. His yoke is easy. His burden is light. His goodness is everlasting, His love is enough. His wisdom is pure. He surely is good. Even when prayers go unanswered, He’s still good. Even when life feels stressful and out of control, He’s still good.
Wake up and taste the goodness of God today. It’s life-changing.
APPLICATION: Listen to King of My Heart by Bethel Music. Afterwards, write down three or four ways you’ve seen God’s goodness.
PRAYER: Lord, I pray that You’d create in me a confidence that no matter the situation in my life, You are still good. Help me see Your goodness in new and fresh ways and open the eyes of those who have not seen it. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?