God is Good. But is He Really?

Life is hard. In fact, it feels especially hard right now. Wouldn't you agree? I have been through some things recently that have been difficult, but I also know others that are going through really difficult and tough times. They are terrible and horrible and my heart hurts for so many things, so many people.

God is good. Right? We hear that. But is He really? If He is good, that means He has to be good all the time. If He is good, then why does He allow things to happen? Why are such horrible things happening? Do I really feel and believe that God is good? 

I hate to admit this, but I have found myself questioning that lately. I was having coffee with a friend the other day who said, "You know that song that says He will never let me down? That is hard for me, because I feel that He has let me down. A lot!" I think if we are honest with ourselves that we would all say that. There are many times when we feel that God doesn't come through for us. He doesn't do what we think that He SHOULD in our situation. If He was good, He would do what we say, ask and suggest. Right? He would answer our prayers in the way that we want.

The truth is that I truly do believe that God is good. The thing about it is that I have to trust Him. He sees a way bigger picture than I do. He sees the story from beginning to end and throughout eternity. I am only a small part of that. I get to be here. It is an honor and privilege to be here and to be a part of His plan. I am not saying that the bad things that happen are God's plan. I believe that He weeps and mourns with us. He hates the hard and bad things going on, too. He hates them a lot.  But if He has a bigger plan than I can know or understand, shouldn't I trust Him? Shouldn't I place my confidence in God Himself, not his blessings? When Jesus was about to be crucified Peter didn't like that plan. Jesus' response was, "Your thoughts are only filled with man's viewpoints and not with the ways of God.' Matt. 16:23 TPT God's plan was so much bigger than Peter could see. It was so much better.

God is good. He can't help it. If things don't always turn out the way I think that they should, shouldn't I submit to Him and HIs goodness and trust? I constantly go back to the scripture in Romans 8:23 that says 'We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.' I am determined to stand on that. I will stand my ground, shake my fist and proclaim. He promised and I will look and seek until I find His goodness and how He is using THIS for good. For the good of HIs plan for me, for this world and throughout eternity.