Goodness and Mercy

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalms 23:6 God’s goodness is His predisposition to show favor and His energy to bring about blessing. It’s not just a static characteristic. God’s goodness actively flows from Him to us. But God’s mercy has a different tone. His standard is perfection and we fall short every day. Although we deserve punishment, God’s mercy means that we don’t get what we deserve. What a relief! Like David in the Psalms, we must pray for God’s goodness and mercy every day, counting on His goodness all day every day, even when we blow it and desperately need to experience God’s mercy again. God’s Spirit actually lives in each believer, so we are never alone. We have a Shepherd who guides us, protects us, and forgives us every day – that’s part of His daily goodness and mercy. If our spiritual eyes are open, we’ll notice God’s goodness and mercy all around us, and we’ll grasp his blessings with both hands. They’re there; we just need to see them. What are some evidences of God’s goodness and mercy in your life today? What are some things you should do to be more aware of God’s presence? I’d love to talk to you personally. For more on help I can provide and how you can reach me, check out… http://truthatlife.com/ or email me directly at curtis.songer@gmail.com