This morning, as I was getting dressed, I chose to listen to Christian music, a practice I find to be a much more uplifting start to the day than the constant stream of news. It’s like a morning devotional, setting my mind and spirit in the right direction. This morning, the lyrics of Goodness of God Song by Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson truly captivated me. If you’re not yet familiar with this beautiful song, I encourage you to listen; you can easily find it online. Despite having heard and even sung this song numerous times before, today it resonated in my heart with new depth. I was filled with an overwhelming sense of His inherent goodness and felt a profound desire to praise Him simply for who He is, not just for His actions. I truly wanted to sing of His goodness, and reflect on this powerful goodness of god song.
God is Good: An Essential Truth
God’s goodness isn’t merely something He does; it is fundamentally who He is. It’s an essential quality of His character, the very essence of goodness itself. Exodus 34:6 reveals this profound truth, telling us that God is abundant in goodness. This single verse is packed with insight into the very nature of God and His boundless goodness. In this passage, the Lord unveils Himself to Moses, revealing such an immense measure of His glory that Moses, sheltered and protected by God’s hand, could only glimpse the afterglow of God’s glory. The verse offers just a glimpse into God’s goodness; mere words can barely begin to encompass its fullness.
Experiencing Abundant Goodness: Mercy, Compassion, and Grace
God’s goodness is multifaceted and overflows into our lives in tangible ways. He is merciful, compassionate, and gracious, willingly forgiving our sins. He is longsuffering, slow to anger, offering us incredible patience. We are truly blessed that God grants us time to turn to Him in repentance, rather than immediately delivering the punishment we deserve. And He is filled with goodness – abundant, overflowing, and abounding. His goodness is absolute and unwavering. God is goodness personified. Words seem inadequate to truly capture the vastness of His goodness. It is a goodness that overflows into our barren places, fills our emptiness, and calms our deepest fears. It’s a goodness that binds up our wounds and pours the oil of gladness upon our grief, a truth beautifully expressed in the goodness of god song.
His Goodness Endures: A Legacy for Generations
His goodness is more than sufficient; it is enough. It stems from a place of profound love and deep compassion – pure mercy. This goodness is enough for me in this life and in the life to come. As a mother, my heart naturally carries concerns for my children, my grandchildren, my great-grandchildren, and even those generations who will follow whom I will never meet. Yet, the goodness of god song reminds me that God’s goodness is sufficient for every single one of them. The verses that follow in Exodus continue to reveal that His goodness and mercy extend to a thousand generations! This is a promise that brings immense peace and hope.
Pursued by His Goodness: A Love That Runs After Us
The goodness of god song beautifully proclaims that God’s goodness is “running after me.” How incredibly grateful I am for this truth, especially because there are times when I, in my fallibility, run away from God. Yet, He does not let go. His mercy and goodness relentlessly pursue me, run after me, seeking me out with unwavering love. And this same powerful goodness will run after those I love, my future generations, encompassing them in His unwavering care. I often find myself wondering which of my ancestors prayed for me, setting this incredible goodness in motion in my life. Thank you, Lord, for running after me with your unending goodness!
And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Ex. 34:6-7a
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Author: Fran Carona, Ph.D.
I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and licensed clinical psychologist. View all posts by Fran Carona, Ph.D.
