When teaching it to my granddaughter one day, the profound truth was magnified within me God is great, God is good, truly He is! Those are some of the ways I see His goodness. You have helped me fall madly in love with Jesus Christ! Dealing with an adult daughter with mental health problems. Im very excited to start getting your weekly emails! Yesterday was rough, so it was nice to start today with a great reminder of Gods goodness! Lord Jesus, heal this dear sister as only You can! Goodness is one of the fruits of the Spirit, when we remove self and depend upon Him His goodness shines through us. I think we often use the word good to mean something like okay-ish or used as our automatic response to a passing how are you? However, when we are describing Gods goodness, it is the epitome of the purest form of Good. The colorful and beautiful flowers, the glistening waves on the ocean, sunrise and sunset, all his creatures big and small, and especially in a babys smile. Praise be to God! God fills my soul with reassurance of His prescence. May God bless you today with strength, peace, hope, health, and smiles! First it was sneaking a cigarette out of Moms purse. There have been SO many times I had to rest on these verses of Gods Goodness. Wherever there is life, there is God, and He is dishing out hope. Power, Forgiveness. This reassures me that even though I may not understand His ways, I can know that everything He does is good and right and perfect! God is good! But I can turn to Gods Goodness and accept forgiveness, love and know that I, not good on my own, am His Beloved. I once had a teacher at church who told us that every time that we saw her. Your blog was just what I needed to be reminded! Are the gorgeous cards available at some point? Download Daily Seeds From Women Who Walk in Faith book PDF by Melinda Schmidt and published by Moody Publishers. I love your blog and books, Liz. Praise God for his goodness of taking this sinner and filling her full of his goodness to share with others. I believe that nothing happens by coincidence, and everything that does happen, happens for a reason. May I escort my new friend to her seat? I turned to see a young man with a kind smile bending toward an elderly woman in a wheelchair. I lost a child in 1973. What a privilege to share His goodness with others by simple acts of kindness. We may love our homes, our cars, our stuff but any hope, joy, or peace they give us is temporary at best, easily swept away by fires, floods, or hurricanes (still praying for you, friends). His goodness and faithful is a strong tower and refuge for me. Comfort Bev as only You can. A graduate of Bellarmine, she became a member of Christ Church in 2006. Whatever God allows, his motives are always pure. God is good all the time! There is centeredness and peace there that only come from our Good God. His grace is truly amazing. I need to say this to myself every day. If you want to make Liz a happy woman, ask about her twin tabby cats, Boaz and Samson. We have a little 5 year old at church who, when she was 4, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. No matter how small or how large I can trust in him to provide everything. He shows His love to His children every day, all day. Although I may not exactly love the circumstances of my life at this time, God is good, I want for nothing, he provides all that I need. But mostly, for me, His goodness is most evident when He takes my mistakes and redeems them for good, my discouragement and gives me hope through His Word. God is good, ALL the time! In her best-selling Bad Girls of the Bible series, Liz breathes new life into ancient tales about themost infamousand intriguingwomen in history, from Jezebel to Mary Magdalene. Thank you for this reminder. Liz I love your positive thoughts every day. In fact, my tag line on my catering business cards is Serving Him by Serving You. Now, I actually get embarrassed when given praise, and just give the praise where it is due!!! with all joy and peace We dont deserve His goodness or His grace. We can take the road of pity for ourselves or the one that says things could be worse. Each day has gotten better! I am Gods kindness in lots of people during this hard time. Submit Praying He makes His will clear soon! Thank you for your words of encouragement. It is part of His very character. Every time a flower blooms, every time the sun rises, every time a babys cry pierces the air, God is reminding us of His sovereignty, His creative power, His mighty strength. I am learning to see this goodness even in the hardships, which is a new way of thinking for me. Your privacy is vital to me. Praying for your sister tonight, Brenda, and for you. It is our honor, privilege, and obligation as believers. God is good all the time. I love thinking of good deeds as God deeds, so much more than taking credit for thinking of them myself!! Even though we believe them, we tend to rush through the words God is great. God is good the complete opposite of bad. His promises are always new and fresh; alive; meaningful to today as they were when He made them. Liz Curtis Higgs. Gods goodness gives me peace and calm in a world turned upside down. I am now healthier, happy and just been appointed as leader of my churchs Ladies Ministry.. To God be the glory! Our staggering debt of sin past, present, and still to come was paid in full when Jesus put Himself "in sin's dark place, in the pit of wrongdoing" (VOICE). Gods goodness means that even though I may not see it now, I know it is there. He will always lead me to good. I like to think of the goodness of God like taking a bite of a sweet peach. God is good. This book looks GREAT! I am loved and understood by the One who created and saved me. I recently discovered you, Liz, and am so very thankful for your wisdom! I love the story about the young man on the plane! Thanks Liz, for your constant encouragement. Because God is good I can fully trust Him to guide my steps every day. A moment later, he reclaimed his seat and said to no one in particular, Some people are so nice.. I realize now, that is where I need to live. His goodness, His mercy, His kindness pouring through us. . He will never leave me or forsake me, he loves me unconditionally, he is with me at all times. I never share your info with anyone, and you can unsubscribe any time. Good talking to you, maam! he called out. Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins. And, you know, they would say -- churches would say, Come back. Liz Curtis Higgs 2014. God's continual grace and mercy are exemplified in their stories as rings true in real life. Because of His Goodness, He shelters and protects us. Thank you for your posts. I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. Mixed Signals. I have had issues in my life that I couldnt handle on my own. Liz writes both contemporary and historical fiction: She also created five books for children: And more than 4,500 churches nationwide are using Lizs video Bible study series,Loved by God. He has blessed me in so many ways through so many different circumstances. And thanks for your prayers! She has spoken at more than 1,800 conferences in all 50 states of the U.S. and 15 foreign countries, including South Africa, Indonesia, Germany, Ecuador, and Japan. No matter what! He is a good, good Father. Dans son best-seller Bad Girls de la srie Bible, Liz insuffle une nouvelle vie dans les contes anciens sur les plus infmes et intrigante-femmes dans l'histoire de Jzabel, Marie-Madeleine. And we are all too aware that our spouses, our kids, our relatives, our BFFs, our neighbors, our coworkers can be taken from us. I have stood by them both as they struggle to find peace in their day, and I seem to always be able to catch a glimpse of God in their strength! Thank you Lord that you are my rock and salvation when the variables blow around me like wild winds, you uphold me with your mighty arm. Liz Curtis Higg s is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, Bible teacher and radio personality, has inspired audiences worldwide. Cherish each day and love on those around you every chance you haveno one ever knows when God will call us home! Regular price: $19.78. He has a plan for her and He will be faithful to complete them. Right now I am struggling to adjust to the place God seems to want me, and to be graceful and joyful while I answer his call. Gods goodness gives me a babys cry, the clouds in the sky, even the breath I breathe. The enemy wants me to feel guilty, ashamed, a lost cause. Psalm 27:13 says I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Out of His goodness He chose me to be His child. Everyday I experience this truth and reality, daily feeling His Presence. If we are still and let him shine through us his goodness will show through usnot because of us BUT because of Him. He loves unconditionally, oh that more of we His children could love that way. God Always Keeps His promises Thanks for this post, and may God continue to use you to grow us! Your e-mail helped so much!!!!!! Ive had two serious surgeries to remove tumours in my spinal column. Ill be receiving a review copy soon. Narrated by: Liz Curtis Higgs. God cant be bad, Hes perfect and I dont have to be, all I have to do is rest in His promises and believe His truths, He does the rest! In another recent devotional, "31 Verses to Write on Your Heart," Curtis Higgs explores 31 favorite verses chosen by more than a thousand women. Maybe youre stuck and want to move forward. God is good. The One who is hope itself showed me that He can and will provide an overflowing abundance of hope. Absolutely! He is not a liar , he will not fail me or any of my family members. We are nothing without The Lord. He is good Liz Curtis Higgs admits, "My goal is simple: to help women embrace the grace of God with joy and abandon." Her latest release, 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path, shows how thirty-one nuggets of truth reveal God's faithfulness: "I will instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths" (Proverbs 4:11).The Women of Easter shines a spotlight on three Marys who play vital roles . We will still have trials, and will still have wounds, but we are in the eye of the storm where God is. All we are, have and do comes through or by him. I had an encounter this afternoon with a homeless man. God is good all of the time, thank you Jesus for guiding me each and every day. "Word by Word with Liz Curtis Higgs" is a 26-minute podcast exploring women of the Bible. He blessed me when we met once here in Las Vegas at a womens retreat at my church. As we look at Gods demand for justice and our role in this world of injustice, I need to remind people that God is a God of goodness. All the time. I just had to repeat them to the man in my life, a long distance relationship, who is going through a not so smooth time. He gives me far more than I ever deserve, including forgiveness for my sins and eternal life with Him. Looking forward to the 19th! Blessings and Shalom,Sista-Friend,Sue Powell Isnt it so comforting to know, this Great God who is so GOOD, is merciful as well! To me, God being good means everything is made by Him and under the knowledge of Him who works everything according to His planHes in control and no one else can do it better! Or youre ready for an uplifting reminder that God holds your future in His loving hands. "Word by Word with Liz Curtis Higgs" is a 26-minute podcast exploring women of the Bible. Liz lays out the narrative in eight chapters. God is so GOOD when He can take a wrech like me and turn me into something good and allow me to be used as His embassador for His son Jesus Christ and use me for His Kingdom and allow me another chance to prove to Him that I am a child of the most High God!!! Gods goodness lifts me up in the dark times with the smile of my granddaughter or the beauty of a sunrise or the kindness of a co-worker. We live in such a dark world; it is a comfort to be able to see past that to Gods light! Clearly it was unscripted (and a bit loosey-goosey! He walks with us through the deepest valleys he has all our tears he knows all the hairs on our heads we are all tattooed on his hands !!!! Is my fav saying all the time. This gives me complete confidence as I greet each new day that He will bring me through the storms, love me unconditionally and see me safely home! I have never considered God is only capable of good. I am so appreciative that despite my falls, He lovingly, picks me up, comforts me, and encourages me. Give us, Lord, our daily bread. Along with her, she brought the peace that only flows from the goodness of our God. I never share your info with anyone, and you can unsubscribe any time. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; I stand in awe of Gods goodness and love knowing I dont deserve it. God being good means hope to me. Amen. Gods goodness and love gives us a Bible verse for every situation in life. Im enjoying learning about another woman of the bible, our Queen! That is Great! I keep reminding myself God is in control, but continue to feel frustrated and helpless (It doesnt help that I am greatly fatigued). Sorry, but Ill need to do that, the flight attendant explained, as she pointed the wheelchair toward the jet way. He abounds in steadfast love. We serve an awesome God. It is the raft I cling to when the storm is threating to sweep me away. Gods blessings on you always! He recently had surgery, his stomach looked as if he had a small basketball inside, he told me it is a hernia. Gods Goodness covers all the sin in me, His Goodness overwhelms me, envelops me. It is indeed good to hear the GOOD news when the world is growing darker. Paperback. So thankful that Gods love and goodness are unchanging! Submit What does goodness mean to me.I think of someone or some act that is just and kind and pure.just like Jesus. His promises say that he desires to give us a good plan and that he means everything for good (even bad stuff). So blessed by your thoughtful insights. All gliry to Him. God is good all the time, ALL the time God is good! The goodness of God means to me that no matter what God is good and will work out any situation. Thanks for sharing Gods goodness with everyone! ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD!!!! Verse by verse, Liz unwraps the biblical stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna, who each welcome the Christ child into the world in a marvelous and miraculous way. He loves us even when we dont deserve it and he gives us grace each and every day. It helps to focus my eyes and my heart on Him. God is good all the time, unlike me, the sinner, who is washed by his goodness daily, sometimes hundreds of times throughout the day when I dont deserve it. I think we get so busy & focused in what we are doing that we dont take the time to be in the moment and notice others what a wonderful blessing that young man was to all of those around him. Thank you, Liz! Im delighted you found something in 31 Verses to Write on Your Heart that might be helpful for your Bible study group. God is my goodness because He is GOOD! God used me this week to perform a good deed that required my money, time, and courage! God is good because He is God, the great I AM. FREE delivery Mon, Feb 13 on $25 of items shipped by Amazon. It just gives me the warm fuzzies! No matter how much I mess up my life He ia always waiting to pick up my broken pieces. God is truly good all the time. A week later God said to me You are Healed. I know that person is still loved by our generous God. I know beyond a doubt that Hell come through this with me just as Hes done in the past. Excerpted from Lizs devotional book, Rise and Shine it must have been a blessing to witness this exchange. The Pumpkin Patch Parable ( 1995) 2. On Facebook LIVE: A scripture, a story, a reflection, and a prayer, all shared in a few lively minutes! Because I know this I am trusting Him to be with me this week thru some biopsy tests and let His Grace flow down upon me! God is in control, no matter what. God is good even when Im not, when I fail He picks me up, dusts me off and sets me back on His path. HI!!! He really has turned the bad into good. That is Gods goodness to me. God ONLY is good but His goodness can and does flow through us and is rained on others. I try to let His goodness flow from all that I do. His love is perfect, His grace and mercy are perfect, He is always faithful, keeping His promises. Liz Curtis Higgs Funny, Laughing, Together 46 Copy quote Wherever you are spiritually, whatever you have been through emotionally, you are already wrapped in the Lord's embrace. Received my goodies yesterday. He is GREAT (powerful, holy, without beginning or end, omniscient) and He is GOOD (merciful, gracious, tender-hearted, patient, forgiving)! He provides comfort when loneliness hits, He provides shelter when the storm rages on. That allows me to trust Him, knowing that hell never do anything thats not the best! God is good because in the midst of my chaotic life, He steps in. You long for it, you anticipate its goodness, but until you take that first juicy, mouthwatering bite, you really have no idea of its goodness! The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him. Her way of writing fiction entertwined with Biblical facts allows the reader to enjoy this study! by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus precious name, Amen. He is Good and He loves ME! By: Liz Curtis Higgs. Discover Book Depository's huge selection of Liz Curtis Higgs books online. Psalm 116:12,13 Ive been facing another life-altering, tough decision-making time for the last several months that is still going on. I just came back from a short term missions trip to Bolivia. Thank you. I get so weary. And who would want to, when our world desperately needs all the hope it can get? I thank Him for the answered prayer. Praise God for you!! He can NEVER be evil. GIGEW.. When we do good deeds, theyre really God deeds. What a lovely truth. 31 Proverbs to Light your Path. Because of His goodness, I am saved through Jesus. But they didnt treat me like a project. He passed away almost 8 years ago but I can still hear him saying it! Later that day all symptoms went away. THANKS for watching, Cathy. I injured my left arm and could barely move it, my precious 16 year old fur babies passed away six weeks of each other, I went through a total hysterectomy because of possible cancer cells ( praise God it wasnt cancer!) I praise Him for sending His son Jesus to save me and forgive me of my sins. He is in control of our world and everything that happens. And thanks for following along on Facebook this month http://www.facebook.com/lizcurtishiggs as we walk through all 31 Proverbs. . The goodness of GodI see it every day, all around! Ive been hurting but with hope so it will be so neat to have a full course meal served by you when hope hovered out of reach too. Site by Author Media. The Goodness of God to me is .the core of my christian faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight . Yes, God is good. Best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs explores the biblical stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna, unwrapping each verse with tender care and introducing you afresh to The Women of Christmas. Knowing our God is the promise and light of this dark world is such a comfort to me. Blessings! Liz Curtis Higgs October 3, . Two years ago today, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. I was able to see you at Women if Faith the last time yall came to Des Moines & enjoyed it so much. Im so glad we know Our Heavenly Father & Son, Jesus & Holy Spirit because they carry gifts to us when we get weighed down with pain, illness, sadness, loss. Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him (Psalm 62:5). Gods goodness is everything in my life. God bless you! holy,holy,holy, is the lord god almighty.