GOD’S GOODNESS

Read Psalm 27:1-14

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

~~Psalm 27:13~~

In 2013 my husband, Danny, suffered a heart attack that left him with a heart function capacity of only 30 percent, and he received a pacemaker. It felt like a miracle that he was able to overcome this and other related physical challenges. Ever since that experience, Psalm 27:13 has become one of my favorite passages of scripture.

Early in 2016, my husband’s health suffered another setback caused by renal complications. He endured difficult days with much pain. And still, we saw God’s goodness. Later when my husband died, it was difficult to see death as part of God’s goodness. We—his friends and family— experienced moments when we lacked understanding, but God remained faithful. Accepting God’s goodness allowed us to see the fullness of God’s promise with faith and hope, the promise of life eternal without illness, pain, or anguish. God’s goodness can be found in every situation.

Ircha Martinez (Puerto Rico)

God of hope, thank you for surrounding us with your strength, love, and goodness even in our sadness. With the psalmist we remain confident that we will see your goodness. Amen

Jesus is coming! Are you ready?