Lent Day 6: Infinitely and surprisingly good (2016)

Praise the Lord, my soul;

all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

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Praise the Lord, my soul,

and forget not all his benefits—

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who forgives all your sins

and heals all your diseases,

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who redeems your life from the pit

and crowns you with love and compassion,

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who satisfies your desires with good things

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. 

Psalm 103:1-5

We say, "She's a good woman," or "He's a good man." By which we mean ... what?

Perhaps she does good deeds. Or he has a consistently wholesome character. She may fit her job well. And he may be a generous person.

But Good? Really Good so that there is "no shadow of turning" or that 'when we are faithless, he remains faithful because he cannot deny himself" - that kind of Good? No person measures up completely.

Except God himself. He never changes. He never gives up on us. He steadily draws us into his own nature = perfect Goodness.

As an expression of Goodness, he satisfies our desires with good things.

This week, I crossed paths with a nice piano for a friend. One of my spiritual gifts is being a conduit for stuff, ideas, and motivation. Here came the piano, as per her request. I thought, "I'm so happy for my friend." 

The ease of It made me wonder if I'd like to have a piano downstairs. I have a piano degree but I rarely play. I'm a private "practice-er;" I've always disliked solo work. Of course, I avoid disturbing the napping grandkids by playing upstairs.

After we settled that we would pick up the piano, she decided she couldn't take it after all. Desires and the fulfillment of desires come from the Lord. But where oh where shall I put it? (It still sits in my basement, 2 years later. I love having it there when we return to the States. God knew it would be the fulfillment of my own unspoken with.)

God is GOOD.