But
the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no
law. Galatians 5:22-23
God
is good.
Give
thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1
The phrase, “He is
good and His love endures forever,” is written over and over again in the
Psalms. Do you believe that God is good? Do you believe He loves you? Life can
be discouraging, depressing, confusing, overwhelming and doubt-filled can’t it?
Why does God allow sorrow and suffering to be our companions as we journey
through this short life on earth?
Goodness
is another seed that is planted and grows within us as we allow God to work in
our Spirits through His Word, through prayer, through praise and thanksgiving
and many times, through our trials and testing. God teaches us about His
goodness, His compassion, His understanding and His abiding love through the
most difficult of days. When life is sailing smoothly along on calm waters, we
become complacent and comfortable and independent. We can take care of
ourselves.
When a
storm pulls the comfortable roof from over our heads, it often brings us to our
knees for cover. Is there really a God? He wants to get to the core of us. He
wants us to learn to trust Him. He wants the Holy Spirit in us to grow so
strong, that we can remain filled with His joy and peace NO MATTER WHAT!
And
we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who
have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
He works
for the good in “all things.” No matter
what the circumstances, no matter where you have been, God can take everything
from your past and present and use all of it for His future purposes. You have
heard testimonies over the years. There is hope in our stories. God heals. He
transforms. He changes everything to good.
Why did
God place a crabby and critical neighbor next door to Joyful Jenny and her
family? It could be that God knew she needed some unconditional love. The
innocence of a kind-hearted child began the change. Over a period of many years
Kind Katie and her mom developed a strong bond with Cathy. And one day, there
came the perfect opportunity to mention the love of the Father. Amazing grace.
Amazing love. The amazing goodness of a loving God.
Dear Jesus,
You are good and Your love endures forever. Show us
Your goodness. Use our suffering and sorrow to teach us. Give us patience as we
wait for Your purpose in our lives. As we learn from Your compassionate heart,
only then can we be compassionate to others. God is so good. http://youtu.be/cfyM7PYpE6I
Amen
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