God loves us and wants the best for us. When going through hardships, it can be difficult to remember how good God is, but we can see the goodness of God everyday without even realizing it. We pray that these scriptures will be a reminder of His goodness and faithfulness in your life!
Goodness of God
Genesis 12:3 (AMP)
"And I will bless (do good for, benefit) those who bless you, and I will curse [that is, subject to My wrath and judgment] the one who curses (despises, dishonors, has contempt for) you. And in you all the families (nations) of the earth will be blessed.”
Genesis 50:20 (AMP)
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present outcome, that many people would be kept alive [as they are this day].
Exodus 33:19 (AMP)
And God said, “I will make all My goodness pass before you, and I will proclaim the Name of the Lord before you; for I will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will show compassion (lovingkindness) on whom I will show compassion.”
Nahum 1:7 (AMP)
The Lord is good, a strength and stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows [He recognizes, cares for, and understands fully] those who take refuge and trust in Him.
Philippians 1:14 (AMP)
Because of my chains [seeing that I am doing well and that God is accomplishing great things], most of the brothers have renewed confidence in the Lord, and have far more courage to speak the word of God [concerning salvation] without fear [of the consequences, seeing that God can work His good in all circumstances].
Praise & Declarations of the Goodness of God
1 Chronicles 16:34 (AMP)
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His lovingkindness endures forever.
Psalm 135:3 (AMP)
Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good; sing praises to His name, for it is gracious and lovely.
Instructions on Goodness
Romans 12:9 (AMP)
Love is to be sincere and active [the real thing—without guile and hypocrisy]. Hate what is evil [detest all ungodliness, do not tolerate wickedness]; hold on tightly to what is good.
Romans 12:21 (AMP)
Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Corinthians 10:24 (AMP)
Let no one seek [only] his own good, but [also] that of the other person.
Ephesians 5:8-10 (AMP)
For once you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of Light [live as those who are native-born to the Light] (for the fruit [the effect, the result] of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn [by experience] what is pleasing to the Lord [and letting your lifestyles be examples of what is most acceptable to Him—your behavior expressing gratitude to God for your salvation].
Philippians 4:8 (AMP)
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].
1 Thessalonians 5:15 (AMP)
See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.
1 Thessalonians 5:21 (AMP)
But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.
2 Thessalonians 3:13 (AMP)
And as for [the rest of] you, believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening].
Hebrews 10:24 (AMP)
and let us consider [thoughtfully] how we may encourage one another to love and to do good deeds.
Goodness in Waiting
Lamentations 3:25 (AMP)
The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him, To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].
Lamentations 3:26 (AMP)
It is good that one waits quietly For the salvation of the Lord.
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