A few weeks back I was making coffee for a customer when he saw my shirt from Corban University (the Christian University I attend) and he said "God is good, huh?" I responded "all the time" as many Christians would do out of pure habit. If you grew up in the church you know what I mean. The Pastor says "God is good" the congregation responds "All the Time". He says again, "All the time" and the congregation responds, "God is Good." My coffee customer grinned, grab his cup of coffee, whispered... "All the time", and walked out the door. When I wear my Corban attire I have quite a few interactions such as this one, but for some reason this particularly short conversation stuck in my head for a while longer. I didn't know this mans story and he didn't know mine. I don't know the hurts and pains this man has endured, and he most certainly does not know mine. But even with that being true, this stranger and I were able to (in a matter or a few seconds) agree on the greatest universal statement of all times, regardless of our life circumstances. God is good, all the time.I often am reminded of that man and that conversation even now, specifically when I am having a good day and offer a praise to God. Something even better however, is the fact that I am reminded of that conversation on days that are the opposite, when things aren't going well, when life seems hard and when nothing seems good. I am in the midst of a crazy week, and as many of you now know it is because I am in the process of raising support for the ministry I work for, Club Beyond- a military ministry. I am meeting with friends and loved ones all week- back to back- every day. I am presented with the daunting task of asking my friends to partner with me and the Lord, and consider being a financial supporter. Much like everyone else, I am not a fan of asking people for money. I am not a fan of asking people for anything for that matter. For as long as I can remember I have been the independent type, never quick to admit that I need help. Thankfully the Lord and time has changed that, but never the less, asking for money is a hard thing to do. I have gotten to meet with quite a few people at this point, and luckily I feel as though the Favor of the Lord has been upon me, and people have truly seen and understood the need that there is in this ministry. I have gotten to meet with a number of people who are excited and desire to be a part of my life and this ministry. Praise the Lord. I walk out of almost every meeting with a smile on my face and a song in my heart. "Come on and bless Him, Come on and praise His name, for He is good!". The majority of my meetings have ended in that way- but not every meeting. I am learning that though many people are on board with this ministry, there are some who are not, and that is okay! There have been a few times where I walk out of a meeting, having been turned down and sometimes even persecuted. Though it is not fun, I still walk out with a smile on my face and a song on in my heart. "Come and bless Him, come on and praise His name, for He is good!"
It's taken me a long time to be able to do and say that, but I am learning (yes, STILL learning) that no matter what my day looks like, no matter what is said or done to me, God is still Good, all of the time. Many times this week I have been reminded of that man at the coffee shop. I am reminded of the Lords perfect plan, His favor, His provision and his sweet, sweet love. Be encouraged my friends. God is good- and His plans and desires for you life are good. Even in the bad days, He is still good. Psalms 34:8 O taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
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