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Saturday, March 9, 2024 Divine Goodness Scriptures: Psalm 34:8 (KJV) – “O taste and see that the Lord is good;” Genesis 1:4 (KJV) – “And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness.” Psalm 31:19 (NRSV) – “O how abundant is your goodness.” Exodus 33:18-19a (NIV) – “Then Moses said, ‘Now show me your glory.’ And the Lord said, ‘I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you,’” Message: Last Fall, Skip and I were driving back to Orlando from visiting Grant, Carrie, Willow, Sage, and their labradoodle, Luna. Our visit was such a contrast to the harshness and cruelty in our world. As reported in the news, the media motto today seems to be: “If it bleeds, it leads!” I was overcome by a joyous feeling and blurted out to Skip, “We just had a four-day experience of Goodness!" I can’t remember last when I used that word, yet it was the perfect word description! Divine Goodness is sweetness, friendliness, benevolence, and generosity. It came to us through joy, laughter, food, granddaughters, friends, babies, puppies, and flowers! What a bountiful four days of God’s Goodness. The Peace is undeniable. The Goodness of God makes us humble, patient, trusting, and thankful. When we meditate on the overwhelming Goodness of God, it stirs us to worship Him. Family Activity: As a family, come up with a list of different ways that you are able to see God in your lives. Then discuss ways in which you can help, show kindness and love others when they might find it difficult to have faith. Prayer: Thank You, Father, for Your bountiful blessings of Goodness. Open our hearts to receive your Goodness in these days of Lent as we reflect on the life of Your Son, Jesus. Thank You for this greatest gift of Goodness to us. Bless us to pass it on to others in our lives. Keep us alert to the many opportunities we have to share your Goodness to others. In Your Holy name, we pray. Amen. Bette Hillman There is no devotional for tomorrow, Sunday, March 10. Sundays are not included in the Lenten Devotionals as, traditionally, Sundays as Holy Days, were not considered to be part of Lent. |
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