Goodness

Do you know the goodness of the Lord?  

I mean, I've often heard the phrase "God is good" in church, but have you personally ever experienced God's goodness? 

There are several instances throughout my own life that I can look back on and say, "Yes, God was definitely good to me in this specific area."  I can remember a list of marvelous and small things I have watched God do in my life; and I have most likely been blessed with many things I haven't even noticed came from my Heavenly Father.  Perhaps I was ignorant to the fact that I even needed what He supplied, or maybe I just let other things in life get in the way of what He was doing.  But my noticing didn't change the fact that He is good.

I've found myself searching my past to remind myself of God's goodness lately.  I've had some interesting conversations with the Lord, experienced some very powerful journaling time, and stepped deeper into trusting Him over these last few days and weeks.  What I have come to realize is that even if I did not have the memories of all God has blessed me with--even if I had never seen an answered prayer--it would not change the fact that He is so good and deserving of my worship one bit.  

He sent His only Son Jesus, to pay the price of my sin--even the whole world's sin--so that we humans can have a relationship with a loving, approachable, kind, sovereign, and Holy God.  You just can't get any more good than that.

Please share your stories of God's goodness.  

It's a great way to encourage others.