Is God no longer Good?

More times than I can count in my life I have attended services where we have looked back and talked about the wonderful goodness of God! I have had tear filled eyes as I heard the miracle story of how my grandparents were saved. I have sat in a car while music played about how great the Lord has been that has overwhelmed my Spirit. I have enjoyed family trips, dinners, and holiday’s where we sat around and talked about what the Lord has done for us. I have sat with our whole family in devotions where we talked about how incredibly blessed we are.

But then 2020 happened… And I noticed very quickly the spirit and the mental change everywhere, including in me. We have experienced discomfort, uncertainty, and fear. We are watching the world continue to change before our eyes. We are mind blown by the chaos of current events- and rightfully so.

But is not God the same yesterday, today, and forever? Is God no longer so good to us? Are we no longer overwhelmed by His blessings?

 The world should not be in charge of our spirit. The world is no competition for Christ.

God is so good to you, and to me. He has saved us, given us His Word, and has given us innumerable blessings to be thankful for. We must get our eyes off of the discouraging things of this world and onto the small everyday blessings that fill our life, as well as the big incredible things.

 As one of my favorite song says, “God’s been good in my life. I feel blessed beyond my wildest dreams as I go to sleep each night. And though I’ve had my share of hard times, by my side He’s always stood. Through it all, God’s been good.”

 Hard times are inevitable. God told us that. The world is so crazy. But God is constant. The Word of God is our guide, and the spirit of God is our comfort. We are not on our own on this earth.

Take a breath! Pray for peace in your mind and spirit! Saturate your mind with Scripture! Make your home a safe haven! Get outside and feel the sun! Enjoy that cup of coffee!

 Be encouraged! The Lord is good.

 You will see what you want to see.

Look for God in everything!  If you want to see God’s blessings, you will. And my how they will change your outlook! Don’t go through your day and miss God’s specific blessings to you. Don’t miss things about His creation that would encourage you. Don’t miss seeing His hand in your life.

When you intentionally look for the goodness of God, you will find it.

 Being thankful for God’s every day blessings will change you. It will make you a happier, more content Christian. It will help you to relax and will calm your spirit.

 It’s a choice we all have to make each day.

 Again, the greatest way to find the goodness of God is to look for God in everything. You see what you choose to see! Don’t live as if God is no longer good to you. See His goodness in everything!