Goodness of God

Psalm 100:5 (NLT) For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.

Romans 2:4 (NLT) Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?

Romans 5:8 (NLT) But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

Psalm 34:8 (NLT) Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!

If Dad is Bad or Life is Hard

God is with us.

Psalm 46:1-2a (NLT) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2Therefore we will not fear…

God can work it out for our good.

Romans 8:28 (NLT) And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Because God is Good

#1 - We can trust Him fully.

Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.

#2 - We can surrender control.

Luke 22:42 (NLT) “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

#3 – We can live with gratitude.

Psalm 107:1 (NLT) Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good His faithful love endures forever.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

Next Step: Trust the goodness of God.