God Is So Good

Psalm 107:8 "Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"
Psalm 107:15 "Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"
Psalm 107:21 "Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"
Psalm 107:31 "Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!"

I think it has been almost a year now since the "Beautiful for Thee" blog was first posted. I can't help but to reflect and be reminded, of all that God has done for us in just one year. My heart is overwhelmed with gratefulness.

Sure there have been trials, but I am seeing, in the midst of our trials, that there have been many victories won. Hearts have been changed for the better. I see how God is helping us. He is still doing great things. Can you see it? Are we looking? It seems like every day with Jesus just gets sweeter all the time. I tell my girls this almost every day. Even the really bad days are sweet, because we are never alone.

God's grace is proving to be more than enough for all of us. But then again… it always has been.
How God meets all of our individual needs, is so beyond my puny comprehension! There has been nothing too big or small, but our great God knows how to take care of it. (when we let Him.) What a great God!

I've been so encouraged by God's Word this last year, and I'm looking forward to digging deeper.
There is no end to what we can learn. Just when I think I fully understand a verse, I see something new. It's amazing! It's exciting!

I'm so thankful for answered prayers. God is still listening to us. How incredible! I am so excited for the souls that have been saved this year. We really need to pray for them, and encourage them. What better time for the roaring lion to come in and hurt them. We know he will try for that is what he does. We have to pray.

I'm thankful for the help God has given to the sick in our church this year. We're all still here. No one has died. Some are still struggling hard, but they are still here for us to give a hug or a word of encouragement to. We need to love each other while we can.

God provided a liver for our friend Cindy and is helping precious sister, Jean, who is going through chemotherapy. He is still helping our dear brother John who is dealing with prostate cancer.
And... just a few days ago God helped a sweet baby boy come into this world. He really is a beautiful baby. Our mighty God did that!

I really find myself at a loss. I feel like I can't adequately praise our great God enough. I wish I could write a Psalm like David did, or a song of praise like the great song writers of the old hymns. With my whole heart I want to praise Him!

Psalm 86:12 “I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.”

I guess I said all that to say this. If the Lord allows, we will have another year ahead of us.
We can't quit now! I can't quit now! I'm sure there are trials ahead this next year. But look what God has brought us through.

Look what He has already done! Maybe this year we will see our lost children come to know the Lord. Maybe our friend’s cancer will be healed. Maybe we will see a neighbor get saved. Maybe the depression that has hindered many will be lifted. Maybe Jesus will come back again!
We don’t know. But we are safe in the hands of the One who does know!

No matter what happens this next year we can be happy in Jesus. We can trust God and His Word, and we can love and pray for each other more than ever.
It is my prayer that today your heart will be lighter and your burden will be lifted in some way as you remember how good God has been.

Let's just praise Him!!! He is worthy of our praise.

Dianne