“Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.” ~ Psalm 107:1, NKJV
“How great is the goodness
You have stored up for those who fear You.
You lavish it on those who come to You for protection,
blessing them before the watching world.” ~ Psalm 31:19, NLT
“He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?” ~ Micah 6:8, NKJV
God Cannot Not Be Good
Father, You are the essence of goodness. I don’t think I truly understand the depth of Your goodness, but surely it correlates to the depths of Your love which far exceeds my imagination. You are good in the widest sense, the furthest extreme … even when life is hard.
I’ve learned that Your goodness remains regardless of my circumstances — You cannot not be good. And I find reassurance in this knowledge because I realize that even when life is hard, You draw near to me. Your goodness ministers peace and Your love surrounds me as a shield.
You are Jehovah-Jireh, my Provider.
You are Jehovah-Rapha, my Healer.
You are El Roi, the God Who Sees Me.
And You are Jehovah-Shammah, the Lord who is there.
Lord, You are more than enough for whatever I need, so when life is hard, what do You require of me? You’ve taught me when I don’t know what to do, I am to live justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with You.
Could it really be that simple? Justice, mercy, humility? Honestly, it took me a while, but I have come to understand that when I walk humbly with You — understanding and respecting Your sovereignty — I will naturally want to live justly and love mercy and kindness towards others. And THAT, I believe, places me in the center of Your goodness because THAT places me in the center of Your will.
When Life is Hard, You, Lord, Strengthen Me With Your Love
Oh, bless You, Lord! You are good … and merciful … and kind. You are my hiding place when life is hard, shielding me from the enemy, and strengthening me with Your love.
I am so thankful for Your precious abiding presence.
In the Name of Jesus, I pray,
Amen ~ let it be so
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Please don’t carry your burdens alone. I would be honored to pray for you. You may contact me directly at nan@nanjones.com
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Sweet blessings to you,
Dearest Nan, Your words always touch my heart. Thank you for your obedience to our Lord’s calling on your life. Heavenly Father, your love for us is beyond any words that we could express, you give us hope & strength to face the trials here on earth. Father, today would you grant us the blessing of your presence & renew a steadfast spirit within us & please grant a double blessing to Nan & all her loved ones. Your healing touch is needed by so many Lord ~ Heal us Lord & we will be healed. Amen & Amen. Receice our prayers Lord
Mary Ann, you have such a sweet and kind spirit. Thank you for always blessing me with your encouraging words. I’m lifting you before the Father right now …