No matter how we feel, what is going on around us that may be depressing, we are loved all the time! He has a plan for her and He will be faithful to complete them. I was waiting to board a plane for home, when a conversation caught my ear. Its constant and never changing. Bad Girls of the Bible: And What We Can Learn from Them. Liz Curtis Higgs - An Encourager As Surely as the Sun Rises Categories: 2021, Blog Even on the gloomiest days, the sun rises. God is good even when the unthinkable happens. Bless you for opening Gods Word with me today! ! And GOD did!!!!! It feels sometimes as though God is not listening, but I am reminded that even in the seemingly mundane interactions with her, He is working. Scripturally sound and cutting-edge fresh, these popular titles have helped more than one million women around the world experience Gods grace anew. Gods goodness is around me always, not only in the things I see daily, but in his provision for my smallest of needs. Language: English. Much love and hugs for you:). Praise His holy name!!! This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 300 pages. God is good all of the time, thank you Jesus for guiding me each and every day. Im off to share your thoughts. God is always good. How it can be used to share with others when they see it. My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight . Gods goodness means when I face challenges, hardships, valleys, He will Faithfully walk me to safety. My initial reaction may be to one of disappointment, fear, anger, sorrow butits in these times that I can lean into Him and I learn more of His heart for me that He IS good! I have recently become a member of the chronic migraine club and knowing that God is always good and always in charge helps each and every day! No matter how dark things seem He has nothing but love for me, My husband was a local UMC pastor; He moved to heaven in 2009. 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). My heart swells with gratitude when I think of the Goodness of God. And Michael O'Brien talks about the restoration of his marriage that was on the brink of divorce. Even when we cant see His goodness He is still good. That is Good! Submit Here is my question for you: I am a facilitator in a womens Bible study and we have committed to memorizing a Bible verse a month. Enter your email address to subscribe to our weekly email newsletter. I needed to be reminded of this today. What an uplifting message today. Lord help me to be an instrument of your Love and Goodness! The goodness of God means EVERYTHING. 3.97 avg rating 10,954 ratings 14 editions. Gratitude to our Good God for hand selecting the finest women to do your good work! Thank you Liz for such great books to read and to learn from. All the time. Thank you Jesus for loving me. God is good; all the time God is good was his favorite response to every life event! Looking forward to reading your new book! Gods blessings on you always! Amen. It means I get to start over every day. God is good all the time! And we thank Him for our food; Romans 15.13 my gift from Papa in 2002-3 after a sad season with Marni Thank you for reminding me. I get so weary. Its hard in the midst of lifes busy-ness and trials to focus on God and His Goodness, but if we dont, we will miss out on all the blessings He has for us. SO powerful, and one of the reasons I am really gung-ho on memorizing Scripture: I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11. His mercies are renewed each and every day and I am glad that I can walk in that promise. And He will continue to provide because Hes our Papa!! A moment before I read your post, I read an email regarding the simple song Jesus Loves Me. Although it was a very hard trip for me to make, I knew that God was with me all the way. ), in His goodness has bathed me in His peace and comfort. I stand in awe of Gods goodness and love knowing I dont deserve it. He gives me exactly what I need, when I need it, to help me be more like His Son Jesus. Liz CURTIS HIGGS, AUTHOR OFTHORN IN MY HEART "I love Patty Hickman's vivid language and rich descriptions. We had just begun to attend Gun Lake Community Church in Wayland/Bradley, MI. I remember when I would do good for the applause and accolades of people (groan) which lead to disappointment when my expectations werent fulfilled. He not only loves and cares for me , but He sacrificed His life on the cross, to forgive me, cleanse me from my sins, to make me a part of His forever Family. Goodness will come as we walk in realationship with Him. It is out of the goodness of God that He would send His only Son to die on the Cross in order to rescue us from death to life everlasting. Gods goodness is all around. May we shine our lights for The Lord and be His hands and feet on Earth, even at the grocery store. I have trusted and have seen Gods goodness, faithfulness and love extended to me in a multitude of ways. God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good. He is SO good to me! I love your blog and books, Liz. I serve Him gladly, and always will Amazing Grace! Is my fav saying all the time. This day my husband retires after 42 years with a single company. Knowing the Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does (Psalm 145:13) makes it possible for us to put our trust in Him. Thank You, Lord! Last night while I was out walking, the sky was so beautiful as the sun was setting. You might want to write this verse on the tablet of your heart for all those days when your hope is running on empty. blessed!" -Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Bad Girls of the Bible Prepare to crawl into God's lap and experience His highest blessings as your own. He really spoke to me about this on a camping trip. Or did you, like me, come to know Him a bit farther down lifes road? He expresses His love through each and every one of us in smiles, waves, hugs, and words. Psalm 103. It just gives me the warm fuzzies! Praise God for you!! And sometimes the answer is : I have something better. Oh dear. By my twentieth birthday, I was spending four and five nights a week on a bar stool, Southern Comfort in my glass and longing in my eyes. It is a treasure when I can see through the mucky murky waters to find the diamond of Gods goodness hidden within. He does no harm, he does what we are afraid to do for ourselves by making us move to the next level. Not because I knew the Lord, but because I knew this simple prayer: God is great, God is good, That allows me to trust Him, knowing that hell never do anything thats not the best! Gods goodness encourages me to reach out and do the same for someone else. To me, the Goodness of God means that He will never give up on me. Jan-2001. God is Good! I love that you are an encourager,as they seem to be a very rare breed in the Churches Ive been a part of *(as a Believer for over 43 yrs now),and I find that so very sad..and that is why the knowledge that God Is Good,and God is sovereign is what I hold on to,as He alone never changes! Aadir a la cesta. God, goodness, grace.what beautiful and hopeful words you share! Above All, we Love our Good God for all He bestows to us everyday. At the end of the day all we have is Jesus. So we do play a small part. First it was sneaking a cigarette out of Moms purse. That without my faith in Him, I would have no hope. This summer has been very rainy, and the rain had caused the cancellation of several of her plans, which prompted her to get frustrated. 27K views, 638 likes, 572 loves, 499 comments, 348 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Liz Curtis Higgs: The Women of Easter LIVE!. Truly amazing. Submit I used to say that prayer for dinner. We all need hope, joy and peace at least once a day! What a feast! Ill be receiving a review copy soon. . How Happiness Happens - Max Lucado 2019-09-17 Yours, specifically and personally and individually. God IS good, all the time! Bible teacher, grateful for God's truth. I believe that the Bible is Gods inspired and perfect Word. All the time God is good. In the midst of all the bad times and troubles in our lives, God is always there with us just waiting to show his goodness in some way. When Im not traveling, speaking, or spinning a story, I connect with readers online, take copious photos, readhistorical novels, watch period films, and immerse myself in researchthe more books,the merrier. After early careers in television and radio, Liz Curtis Higgs has been ministering to audiences and readers for more than 30 years, speaking for Christian conferences in all 50 states and 15 foreign countries, and writing nearly 40 published books and Bible studies. I dont always comment but I always enjoy them. If we are still and let him shine through us his goodness will show through usnot because of us BUT because of Him. Its hard enough news the first time, but to know the cancer has returned must be very difficult indeed. So thankful I can look to His goodness when the world fights against it. All of the time. Praise God! So I clung to Jesus and the friend that counseled me said, margaret, GOD can bring good out of any situation!!! It is a rich and full life. In 1995 the NationalSpeakers Association honored Liz with their Council of Peers Award of Excellence. I chose to read one a week most of the weeks leading up to Easter. GIGEW I dont have the energy to clean my house. Thanx for the giveaway! You brighten my day and remind me to keep looking up, and looking at the good in myself and in other people. What an awesome devotion they always are. 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! Thanks for being my shining star in a dark world. The miracle ..he forgives us !! Gods goodness! Gods goodness is something I have had to cling to a lot lately. We can rejoice because God is good. encouragement for all of us who want to embrace a JoyKeeper life. After joining the staff in 2020 as Director of the Women's Ministry Team, she moved to her current full-time role as Director of Spiritual Formation in July 2021. Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Thanks for this message this morning. We have a little 5 year old at church who, when she was 4, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma. God is my goodness because He is GOOD! US$22.77. more on that on my Facebook Live appearance, https://www.facebook.com/LizCurtisHiggs/videos/10154984977983596/. He recently had surgery, his stomach looked as if he had a small basketball inside, he told me it is a hernia. Good must come from the word God. 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! I AM guilty of not believing it during the tough times. Gods goodness to me is this no matter how long the darkest is..God will alwaya show up at the right time,that confidence keeps me stable,focus inspite of the obvious wickedness around me. God is good all the time. God is good all the time! The goodness of God leads us, me, to repentence. No matter how small or how large I can trust in him to provide everything. Sound good? 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. How many chances Ive gotten to say those 3 words lately. Even if I dont understand His ways, its enough to know Hes in control and that all things work together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. It would take me hours to type out all the ways he has provided for me, protected me, and loved me. Sound good? God's continual grace and mercy are exemplified in their stories as rings true in real life. Or youre ready for an uplifting reminder that God holds your future in His loving hands. GOD IS GOOD. Your testimony is amazing! . Thanks Liz, for your constant encouragement. I so dont deserve Gods presence in my life but he graciously guides and directs me and fills my life with joy beyond anything this world has to offer. I buried them both 5 months apart with much appreciation for the extra time God gave me. It is my example May the Lord continue to bless you! I will trust in Him. His beauty still surrounds us when humans create ugly. Ive been facing another life-altering, tough decision-making time for the last several months that is still going on. So thankful for Gods goodness and His promises! Lizzie, @LizCurtisHiggs Asking for Prayer is a Testimony and a Witness. 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. Sing a new song to him who sits on Heavens mercy seat. It is the hope that holds me up T above the rising tide. Her . Dear Lizzie God has been so good to me. It is His kindness (goodness) that leads us to repentance when we see all His goodness toward us in Christ and in not giving us what we deserve, but rather the riches of Christ. The goodness of God means everything to me! In this life, there are so many trials, troubles, disappointments, and discouragements. It is so many things friends that pick you up when your down, the living word of God, the Holy Spirts guidance ,the goodness of God who gives me strength to work in my garden and he gives the sun and the rain to make it grow to a wonderful harvest. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; Praise Jesus this is the second time today He has reminded me of His goodness. He is not a vengeful God that desires to hurt us. It is our honor, privilege, and obligation as believers. He began to ask me if I knew how much certain items cost. I am blessed to have a relationship with Him, and to know that He is only a thought away. Liz Curtis Higgs 2014. I believe that is the heart of the matter. I love receiving your blog every week. Since God is good I can find that goodness in any and every situation of my life, not just the situations I deem as good. We steal Gods TIME , money, AND ALL OTHER RESOURCES He Gives TO Us ALL To LOVE To show HIS Goodness TO all. In her newest series of messages, Endless Hope, Liz explores the lives of biblical women who had a personal encounter with Jesus. Language: English. His promises are always new and fresh; alive; meaningful to today as they were when He made them. As I get ready to lead the service on Sunday, I needed to be reminded of Gods goodness. A Wreath of Snow - Liz Curtis Higgs 4.5K views10 years ago 0:44 The Girl's Still Got It LIVE! Thank you so much for your wonderful ministry to all Sisters around the world! By: Liz Curtis Higgs. God is so gracious to us. I am so grateful God uses me as me and not a perfect legalistic plastic Christian. They are on my mind tonight because I love teaching them, they are eager to learn and they are so sweet and want to share little bits of their lives with me! Copyright 2002 Liz Curtis Higgs Blessings. The goodness of God means to mereceiving a $50 bill from a couple a church just in time to pay my light bill, a surprise card in the mail (real mail!) Liz thank you for your up lifting words each week. See you at Spencer Christian Church. Those are some of the ways I see His goodness. HE carries us through & helps us endure. I believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I am more the richer when I do realize that His goodness is all around me. (Psalm 34:8). I LOVE that about Him. Oh, what a comfort! I see His goodness everyday in the little things and am so thankful. God knows hearts. Her latest release, 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path, shows how thirty-one nuggets of truth reveal Gods faithfulness: I will instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths (Proverbs 4:11). His goodness and faithful is a strong tower and refuge for me. The rarity of her daughters disease, the possibility of a strokeso scary, Lord. breath and living water such a marvelous mystery. Im inspired. God being good means to me that his intentions are always good. He warms us tenderly each and every step of His journey with us. This was such a lovely reminder today! I once had a teacher at church who told us that every time that we saw her. Thanks for the reminders today! He will always lead me to good. Liz presents her godly bold messages with humor, passion, and love. Gods goodness is His everlasting love and grace to me. previous 1 2 3 next sort by previous 1 2 3 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. God is so good! Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. 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! I am loved and understood by the One who created and saved me. Waiting is hard but God is Good and now soon I will fly like the Eagle. 51. (Oh, and this morning the lily I planted last September had its first blossom of the year. Beautiful in every way. God is truly good all the time. However the last two weeks have unfolded, Lord, we know that You are Sovereign and we trust You completely with the outcome. God is good all of the time. Dont you just get a blessing out of people who do good things through the prompting of the Holy Spirit and dont want recognition for it? 03 Oct 2017. Gods goodness walks around inside my mind what a relationship having Gods goodness that means everything to me. Even when He closes a door; and humanly it seems like everything has fallen apart, not sure how bills are going to be paid, let alone food purchased, the next *moment* He is showing His grace, mercy and Love! He is good. God is good all the time; all the time God is good! Book Description The words in this book Are the words that are Etched on my heart. Liz Curtis Higgs is the author of thirty books, with more than three million copies in print. Sign up here for my free, once-a-month Bible study post (short and sweet, with a lovely giveaway), and a once-in-a-blue-moon email, when I have exciting news to share. God is good the complete opposite of bad. Thanks! Gods goodness to me is, the purr of a pussycat , the song of a little bird in the morning. He cares! I like to say that same rote prayer to myself sometimes Reminds me to remember how good God is! Thank you and God Bless You! It is because of His desire for my good that He provided salvation through His son. After waiting over 15 years to go on a Medical Mission(my husband was ill and died last August) This August I get to go to Haiti. He knows exactly what we need and right in His timing. God is good. JESUS your name is power , Resolved: Release in which this issue/RFE has been resolved. Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, holy holy is He. I am learning to see this goodness even in the hardships, which is a new way of thinking for me. Gods goodness is demonstrated to me through my salvation and the lovely life he has given to me in spite of my undeservedness! However, everything that touches us, touches him. If you will, say a prayer for this man. So we put their house up for sale in early February. I praise Him daily for the goodness He pours out knowing there is little I do to deserve it, but just love receiving it. This verse was my verse for the year a couple of years ago and I needed so much a refresher in it. The Pumpkin Patch Parable ( 1995) 2. as you trust in him, He and I were talking about my son flying for the first time by himself (6th grade). Cant wait to get a copy of this book but am wait till I get to see and hear Liz teach about these very truths in November. The goodness of God means that I can believe God that the promises in His word are real, true, and something that every believer can rely and depend on daily. Liz Curtis Higg s is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, Bible teacher and radio personality, has inspired audiences worldwide. Even when we sometimes wander down rabbit trails He is always there when we return. Because God is sovereign, we can trust in His goodness in the darkest of times. Liz Curtis Higgs October 3, . Honored to speak, write, teach, lead, blog, and. Jesus has truly given me Beauty for Ashes God is Awesome and his redemptive power has just overtaken me with so much joy. Like the verse Romans 15:13 that you used in this devotional! and challenged by my own aloneness, I have seen a Good Great God bring the completeness of wholeness to my soul. Was such a new believer, I wasn't entirely sure what a testimony was. I am so thankful that I have Jesus in my life. I never share your info with anyone, and you can unsubscribe any time. I thoroughly enjoy the use of the different translations as you write. THANKS for watching, Cathy. I never share your info with anyone, and you can unsubscribe any time. This book looks GREAT! No need to worry about where all your overflow will go. So thankful that Gods love and goodness are unchanging! Clinging to this truth brings joy to every day, in every circumstance. Has he said and will He not do it? Thank you for this wonderful blog. Still, my pastor, Bob Russell, invited me, believed in me, and trusted me. Warning: Laughter ahead! Gods loving nature and his grace provides for us a window to see all the good in the world that we may not see when focusing on the bad. I like to think of the goodness of God like taking a bite of a sweet peach. Thanks for this post, and may God continue to use you to grow us! How Great He is. Im in the middle of a storm. He created everything. Thank you, Liz! Suzie is here to Good talking to you, maam! he called out. His Son needed to be Good, Pure, Perfect to be sacrificed, so my sins, so scarlet they are, can be turned white as snow. I am ever so thankful for Gods goodness! But once we learn about his character, its hard to doubt his goodness. How do I fit trusting God in all this? Throughout our lives, God teaches us that we have two choices. Really Bad Girls of the Bible: More Lessons from Less-Than-Perfect-Woman. Will definitely be praying as you face your journey. Please dont include me in the giveaway. So glad to read your reminder of the goodness and care we receive because we are His daughters! It is us paying Gods good works forward with love and kindness to our fellow man. As a one-sentence summary of how low my values had plummeted, even Howard once shook his head and said, Liz, youve got to clean up your act! It wasnt my on-air show that was in trouble; it was my risky off-air escapades that needed changing. I prayed about them but the hurt and negative thoughts wouldnt stop. Chosen by hundreds of women as their favorite verses in Proverbs, these thirty-one nuggets of truth reveal how faithfully God honors His promise, I will instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths (Proverbs 4:11). I can see proof of the goodness of God all around me in the life-sustaining provisions He suppliesfrom crops that provide my food, to the very air I breathe. Thank you to Dayspring for the opportunity to win the drawing. Cant wait to read your new book! Leaning over my pit of despair and extending a hand of friendship was a husband-and-wife radio team whod just arrived in town to do the morning show at my station. You are good and Your mercy is forever God bless you Liz. Gods goodness means Im forgiven and am redeemed. , , Its eternal. We don't rush to our bedroom windows in fear. Out of *nowhere* doors begin opening, people share what they have without a second thought, and not only do bills get paid, but bonus are overflowing at just the right times! May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. None of us are righteous, but through Christ and because of his love and goodness, we are redeemed. But the day after I scheduled the hysterectomy because the doctor said I would continue to bleed and it would get worse. Gods goodness is all around us and within us. 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. Its one of those promises that we dont love. Download Laughing at Cancer book PDF by Ros Ben-Moshe and published by Brolga Publishing. In all of our despair of being uniquely different; painfully overweight, (beautifully designed, I should say!) For a period of time I chose pity as my companion. Hebrews 13:1-2 Let brotherly love continue. So much more than a simple verse to recite. God being good means hope to me. God is good ALL the time and I am so thankful that He is. So blessed by your thoughtful insights. God bless you Liz. Knowing our God is the promise and light of this dark world is such a comfort to me. Its nice to have God deeds pour out of me feels great doesnt it? It gives me great comfort to know that in this increasingly crazy world, God Is In Control. Gods goodness truly amazes me sometimes. Isnt it so comforting to know, this Great God who is so GOOD, is merciful as well! His goodness makes this world beautiful. I get choked up every time we sing You Are Good by Kari Jobe. He has blessed me in so many ways through so many different circumstances. 4614 Brownsboro RdLouisville, Kentucky 40207502-897-6421. Clearly it was unscripted (and a bit loosey-goosey! Thank you Liz and DaySpring for an opportunity to win your new book. 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! What a visual! Thank you for this. Gods goodness is everything. $22.51 $ 22. JESUS LOVES ME THIS I KNOW AMEN!!!! The goodness of God is in the unexpected delights of our day; the unseen and unknown protection that he gives us; the gift of answered prayer even if the answer is no or wait a while; the blessing of family and dear, dear friends; and the grace and mercy of His salvation. I love the flower photos too, Lil! Thanks, Lil! You are my sweet and famous friend. To me, the goodness of God means that when this fretful daughter is worrying and despairing and Chicken Little-ing herself into one fantastic tailspin over life, He shows up with tender words and solid truth-comfort. So refreshing and true. He is in control of our world and everything that happens. Go for it, with my blessing. It is because of Gods goodness that I have been sober for the past 11 1/2 years. I also pray that he knows Jesus. Liz Curtis Higgs 2014. We can never Thank Him enough, for all He does! I have seen so much of Gods goodness lately. He alone, works out our completeness and finishes what He starts in us.

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