Goodness and Love

"Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life."  Psalm 23:6 NIV

What a beautiful assurance this is for followers of the Shepherd.  This is not to say that we will never experience hardship or loss or pain,  but even within those difficult situations we will experience goodness and love.  Our lives will never feel empty and we will always have others who love us.  That may only be one other person, but we will never be totally alone.  God will find ways to show us his unique love for us and to comfort us when we are suffering.  The apostle Paul suffered in many ways, yet he was able to claim that no matter the circumstances, he was content. Content because he saw the goodness and love that were infusing his life.  What deep blessings are available to those who trust in the Lord. And sadly, what blessings unbelievers miss out on by going their own way.

Thank you, Lord, for this wonderful assurance of your care.  No matter where I am, or what happens to me, your goodness and love are with me.  An eternal blessing that will follow me all the days of this life and the life to come.