good

Opening Prayer: Lord God, thank you that you are always good, regardless of what life may throw at us.  Help us to never succumb to the temptation of interpreting your goodness in light of our circumstances, but to always interpret our circumstances in light of your goodness.

Scripture: Psalm 27:13-14

Journal: Where have you seen God’s goodness lately?  What has caused you to doubt his goodness?  How have you experienced his goodness even when your circumstances were challenging or chaotic?

Reflection:

          good

if God is good

he’s good all the time

as long as everything

goes according to plan

we have no problem

trusting and thanking him

but the minute things go awry

trust disappears and faith fails

our belief in his goodness

turns into anger, frustration

and demandingness

if God is good

he’s good all the time

not just when things go our way

his goodness and his love are

big enough and durable enough

to sustain us whatever the circumstance

Pray

Closing Prayer: O Lord, give me eyes to see your goodness today, regardless of my circumstances.