The Goodness of God

    Four years ago we said good-bye.  Four years ago our hearts were broken.  Today, God is still performing a healing that I am ever so grateful for.  We still miss you and some days it is hard to believe you are not here.  But, you will forever be in our hearts.  This Sunday, our choir is singing a most appropriate song called "The Goodness of God."  Some of the lyrics are:

             "I love you, Lord for Your mercy never failed me

             All my days, I've been held in Your hands.

             From the moment that I wake up until I lay my head

             Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.

             I love Your voice You have led me through the fire

             And in the darkest night You are close like no other

             I've known You as a Father, I've known You as a friend

             And I have lived in the goodness of God.

             All my life You have been faithful

             All my life You have been so, so good

             With every breath that I am able

             Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God."

    Even in the darkest night, I can say that God has been so, so good.  Without Him, I do not know how we would have been able to get through, but He is faithful.  Psalm 91:1-2 says:

             Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

             This I declare about the Lord:  He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;

             He is my God, and I trust Him.

     So, even when I am missing you, even when I am lonely, I know I can trust God to fill those empty spots with His love and mercy.  I am so thankful for all the blessings in my life.  I am so thankful for how you encouraged me to find my voice and be independent.  It's as if you knew that one day, I would not have you around.  But, you will forever be in my heart.  And God will always be my good, good Father.