Signs Of His Goodness

When life is pleasant and things are going good in life its easy to praise God because His kindness is evident. But we may have difficulty recognizing pain and trouble as an expression of His loving care. In difficult times when things don't go good, we need to trust the Lord for the Bible tells us that He has stored up goodness for those who take refuge in Him in (Psalm 31:19). We may not always feel that God is acting favorably toward us. The difficult and painful situations in our lives can hinder our understanding of His divine goodness. If we believe the Lord is good only when our circumstances are enjoyable, then we misunderstand His nature. But it's as we seek God and grow closer to Him, we learn His character and His ways. O how we need to impress (Isaiah 55:8) on our hearts which says, "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, saith the Lord." You see, it's then that we'll begin to see evidence of His goodness in all situations even in the trials that we go through. And in His love and wisdom, He'll use those trials to help shape our character. God's good for us is not for our comfort but for our conformity to His Son Jesus so that He gets the glory and we get the ultimate good. Today, when God allows something we don't like, may we seek Him and pour out our heart and listen earnestly. In doing so, we will find that our gratitude and trust will grow.
We live under the umbrella of God's goodness. When circumstances and emotions tell you otherwise, rely on what you do know. Throughout the day, look for signs of His loving care for you and then as your perspective changes, you will see the signs of His goodness everywhere you turn.