God is good

 

Psalms 103:8 NIV

The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.

One of my favorite movies is "The Shack".  Without giving a spoiler alert, this film clearly shows the goodness of God in the Holy Trinity.  The main character is struggling with what he believes about God.  Is God good?

I ask myself this question and without hesitation the answer is yes.  In the midst of the loss of a beloved friend I know that He is because He used that friend to help mend my broken spirit.  In the midst of sorrow God is compassionate by reminding me that I will see them again.

God is good.  He puts up with all of my mess.  He strengthens me in my weakness and adds grace upon grace.  He is slow to anger, not giving me what I deserve.  But rather loving me in return.  

There are a lot of things I think about when I think of His goodness.  Like Romans 8:34- Jesus making intercession for me on my behalf.  The accuser would have me condemned, but Jesus sets me free.  I also think of Psalm 91:11 that says He dispatches His angels to take care of me.  God loves me that much.  So no matter what I face or surrounds me I am not alone.

Every day I call on God and every day He shows up.  He is good.  He is worthy of all the praise.

Lord, thank You for loving me.  Thank You for your compassion and grace.  Thank You for your mercy.  Thank You for the gift of Your Son and Spirit.  In Jesus name I pray. Amen