10 Inspiring Scriptures on the Goodness of God
I sit by the window as God infuses the sky with light, and I begin the day in my usual way. I open God’s Word. Today, I’m searching for Scriptures on the goodness of God.
10 Scriptures on the Goodness of God
As the lavender glow of dawn washes over me, I soak in the following verses and am filled with peace.
When life is challenging, meditating on God’s goodness can change our hearts and lift our heads.
I invite you to join me as we soak in these Truths together today. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with God in deeper ways.
Scriptures on the Goodness of God to Lift Your Head
1. James 1:17 (ESV)
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Every good gift in this life comes from God. May we learn to thank him and savor his blessings.
2. Psalm 107:1
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!
The greatest aspect of God’s character is his unconditional love. He never takes his love away from his children. We can rest in this promise on the darkest days.
3. Psalm 34:8
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
We tend to find refuge in temporal escapes. Meanwhile, God wants us to turn to him for refuge.
4. Psalm 145:9
The Lord is good to all, and his mercy is over all that he has made.
God’s mercies are new every morning. Often, we overlook these mercies because we fail to take the time to slow down and notice.
5. Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
God can turn around any terrible situation and use it for good. Rest in this when life is painful.
6. Lamentations 3:22-26
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him. It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
When we wait for the Lord, watching for his goodness, he reveals himself to us.
7. Psalm 103:13-14
As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.
God is a good Father. He loves and cares for us. We can rest in this on the darkest days.
8. John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
God’s ultimate act of love was sending his Son to receive the punishment we deserve.
9. Psalm 107:8-9
Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of man! For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things.
God longs to satisfy us with his blessings.
10. 2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
God wants all people to receive salvation through Jesus. This desire shows his heart of love for us.
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If these Scriptures on the goodness of God have blessed you, I invite you to join me as I continued my daily devotional time by the window.
How to Experience More of God’s Goodness
How do we experience more of God’s goodness?
First, we turn to his Word and let it renew our minds by focusing on God’s goodness.
Second, we cultivate gratitude by paying attention to God’s gifts.
I escaped the house for a couple of hours over the weekend to walk where the lake water laps rhythmically against the stony shoreline. I walked a few miles while the sun chased the hills, shifting from blinding white into a warm glow of fiery tangerine.
The trail carried me through groves of tall white pines, maples laced with lanky wild grapevines, and a thick understory of wild multiflora rose buses holding out handfuls of blood-red rosehips. I don’t easily slow my pace to soak in my moments. However, in the wild and holy land of the sinking sun, I did the unexpected.
Slowing Down to Experience God’s Goodness
I stopped walking.
The biting air opened parts of my diaphragm that often feel tight as I breathed deeply.
The glint of flaming sun shined on the water and settled into the mauve hills like an old friend promising a timely return.
Rolling hillsides prepared for sleep in shades of periwinkle and ash. A crescent moon sat back to watch it all from the inky eastern sky like a grandpa happily admiring his family from his well-loved chair in a quiet corner.
I stood until the chill crept through my woolen gloves and nipped at my fingertips, and the mantle of darkness deepened the forest shadows. When I turned to keep walking, I was lighter. My pace was slower. There seemed to be less to prove and more to enjoy.
I need to remind myself to give thanks. God uses wild places to remind me.
Exchanging grumbling for gratitude
We all need to remind ourselves to give thanks.
The minute I stop giving thanks, I simultaneously start fretting and grumbling. I descend to the depths of worry and fear, and this is no place to live.
What about you, friend?
How often do you pause to give thanks for the gifts surrounding you?
Gratitude naturally lifts our heads above the current of stress in our lives. Every time the current of stress aims to suck you into its insidious undercurrent, pause to give thanks. You will discover a strong arm reaching down to pull you out of the murky water.
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I invite you to find a few minutes to slip away to a quiet place and allow your thoughts to settle.
Ask God to help you answer the following question: “What am I most grateful for today?”
Settle on one gift and sit with it for a few minutes. Thank God for this gift. Consider everything you love about this gift. Soak in it. You might even write about it in a journal if this is a life-giving activity for you.
God’s gifts always surround us.
In even the darkest of circumstances, we can find reasons to give thanks.
As you aim to rise above stress throughout the upcoming day, practice naming God’s gifts in stressful moments. Look around you and find a reason to give thanks. The atmosphere around you will shift.
Calling All Parents (and Grandparents)!
As the parent of two sons and a daughter, I have a heart for helping parents develop deeper relationships with their children and with God. Our kids, ages 6, 11, and 15, share this vision. They have helped me write three family devotionals for parents or older relatives to read with the children and teens they love. You can find all three books here or read more below.
Calling All Boy Moms (and Dads)!
God’s Warrior: Devotions for Boys Who Want to Grow in Courage and Strength helps young boys, ages 5-13, learn what it means to trust God and become strong warriors for his kingdom. Now, more than ever, our world needs men who are willing to boldly carry God’s love into the world. I wrote this boys’ devotional book with our two young sons, Aiden and Caleb, ages six and eleven! You’ll enjoy their honesty as we teach boys how to be strong warriors for the Lord. Find this life-changing devotional book here.
Mother-Daughter Devotionals by a Mom and Daughter
Girl to Girl: 60 Mother-Daughter Devotions for a Closer Relationship and Deeper Faith is written for girls ages 7-12. It includes 60 devotions with Scripture, conversation starters, and a shared journaling section for moms and daughters after each devotion. I wrote this book with the help of our daughter, Bekah, when she was eleven. Find this one-of-a-kind shared devotional here.
Heart to Heart: A Mother-Daughter Devotional With 50 Devotions for Teen Girls is for teenage girls ages 13-20. It includes 50 devotions, each with a shared journaling section to help moms and daughters connect through writing. This is a great book for moms who want to communicate about awkward topics—like dating, sexuality, peer pressure, and more—but don’t know where to start. Bekah and I will help you right here.
Find Our Family Devotionals Here
Find all three books right here. They are also free on the Kindle Unlimited plan, which you can enjoy with a free three-month trial! These books make great gifts, and you don’t need to be the parent of young children to read them. Share them with your grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or the young ones you love.
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Notes: My prayer guide is Reimagining the Ignatian Examen by Mark E. Thibodeaux. I use this thin booklet every morning, and it has changed the way connect with God in a beautiful way.
