So glad to see one of these devotionals back, Liz! The Sunflower Parable ( 1997) 3. What a blessing it was to me to have met you at the Bible Baptist College Conference in June. 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. Gods goodness is around me always, not only in the things I see daily, but in his provision for my smallest of needs. Psalm 27:13 says I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Also, I was impressed with the realization that I was passing that truth down to the next generation, and I trust that my granddaughter will in turn pass it on to the generation after her. ), but Im glad you heard my heart. God is so good. I have three abiding passions: encouraging my sisters in Christ, exploring the storiesof women in the Bible, and writing novels set in Scotland of old. I have had issues in my life that I couldnt handle on my own. Blessings to you and your ministry. Amen! Liz and her husband, Bill, have a grown son and daughter. He created everything. Release date: 08-13-15. I just came back from a short term missions trip to Bolivia. We can believe in Him (HCSB) because He has proven Himself again and again. 64 distinct works Similar authors. I especially like your reminder that whatever good I do, comes from the goodness of God, from God himself, not from me lest I should boast. First it was sneaking a cigarette out of Moms purse. Although theyd enjoyed much worldly success, what these two talked about most was Jesus Christ. Your testimony is amazing! GOoDness. His goodness, His mercy, His kindness pouring through us. Gods goodness is everything in my life. Later that day all symptoms went away. It means that because of that I can relate,sympathize and encourage others who have and or going through similar circumstances. Ive seen him work in my life to bring more than I could have asked for or even imagined, especially during two rough patches. Without fail. ALL THE TIME, GOD IS GOOD!!!! I really enjoyed your FB live broadcast today! He has called me and kept me for 17 years and I am crazy about Him. Praise be to God! God is definitely good. Your word picture almost makes me feel like I was there. Thank you for considering, and I would understand if I am not allowed. I want to see others as my Father sees them, through my Fathers eyes. Even though there was a long line to get your books autographed you took time with each woman and I know I felt like you focused on me and not the long line BTW I was the one with my sciatic pain healed at She Speaks! A beautiful testimony to the truth of the human condition and the parts we play. That is the goodness of God. That phrase is spoken frequently by our Youth Pastor. A moment later, he reclaimed his seat and said to no one in particular, Some people are so nice.. Gods goodness means to me that we get to witness His large and small miracles, His beauty in the world and love and kindness in others which nourishes our souls with the knowledge of His power. His mercies are new every morning and Im so very grateful for that goodness! We had to order more prints and are still sending out the last of our pre-order requests. 3.97 avg rating 10,954 ratings 14 editions. I tend to think that I know what is best and admit that I often let God know how He should do things (hopefully I am not alone in this.) Praise God! No matter what! Im off to share your thoughts. God ONLY is good but His goodness can and does flow through us and is rained on others. God is good all the time..all the time God is good! This book was released on 2021-02-03 with total page 33 pages. Thank you for this. We bathed children and then combed and braided the little girls hair. He loves us even when we dont deserve it and he gives us grace each and every day. Over the years God has worked (hard!) Everyday I experience this truth and reality, daily feeling His Presence. And just like you said, our Lord is definitely goodness itself! Site by Author Media. 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. Sing a new song, to him who sits on Heavens mercy seat. Through the tough times and through the not-so-tough times HIS lovingkindness continues forever. He is so good to me! Hope, joy, and peace dont come from any thing or any person. Praise His holy name!!! But I do not have to be downcast. He continues to love me and fill me with His grace and goodness even when I dont deserve it. I appreciate Liz so much. This is a good thing to remember always. It might seem slow in coming, it may be hidden behind a canopy of gray clouds, but the sun is definitely there. God is good all the time means I can relax. He loves because He is Love! No offers until Thursday, July 23rd. His goodness to me is what fuels me to try to do good to those around me. Thank you Liz for reminding me what I know is the truth but can be squashed down by the bad news of the world if I dont remember trust God- all the time. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lord Jesus. We all need hope, joy and peace at least once a day! Forgive me Lord for the times Ive doubted Your goodness, You are good, through and through. Liz Curtis Higgs 2014. Their neighbor said he had just received a bit inheritance and wanted to pay it forward and pay for the repair. He always directs our paths. Its constant and never changing. Every time a flower blooms, every time the sun rises, every time a babys cry pierces the air, God is reminding us of His sovereignty, His creative power, His mighty strength. The goodness of God is beginning each day sitting with Him and then venturing out praying that in some way I can let his love and goodness shine through me. Goodness is one of the fruits of the Spirit, when we remove self and depend upon Him His goodness shines through us. I was able to travel 6,000 miles to see my mom before she passed away in June. So refreshing and true. Throughout our lives, God teaches us that we have two choices. And richly bless you, Liz, as God has blessed me through you and your sweet devotionals and books. Oh that everyone would be filled up and overflowing in Gods goodness. Thanx for the giveaway! I AM guilty of not believing it during the tough times. 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!) He is in control of our world and everything that happens. It is part of His very character. Because God is good I can fully trust Him to guide my steps every day. Every good and perfect thing comes from the Lord! . God is good. He is good because He is Goodness. He and I were talking about my son flying for the first time by himself (6th grade). God is my strength and my song. Only 1 left in stock - order soon. Good must come from the word God. as you trust in him, He is not a liar , he will not fail me or any of my family members. Please dont include me in the giveaway. I'm like, I just have the one story, you know. Its a win, win! How it can be used to share with others when they see it. As you said, this dark & weary world along with Satans lies have decieved many to believe otherwise. God is everything to me! He holds my heart. A couple more times and we accept on Saturday evening, July 25th, our parents wedding anniversary. I really needed this today. When God prompts me to do the out of the ordinary things, he reminds me that I may be down, but others have it worse, and I need to brighten someones day. I worked five hours a day, five days a week. God is good all the time! He spoke to my heart and said no matter what happens, He is good. 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. I am so thankful that God has blessed me to be able to help others. I have trusted and have seen Gods goodness, faithfulness and love extended to me in a multitude of ways. Praise His Holy name forever!!! Thank you for affirming our brothers and sisters for whom the battle with depression is real. Liz Curtis Higgs. Gods blessings coming your way, for sure. Gods goodness means I have life abundantly! PS: your daughters flower photos are awesome! <3. AND I have learned to look for those little things during the hard times that make it bearable. Gods goodness is everything. It is what I teach my boys age 6 and 10. Liz Curtis Higgs 2014. Like you remembering this little prayer, I think of singing Jesus Loves Me and I still get cold chills when I sing it and think of the words even now. Aadir a la cesta. Thank you for your posts. Thankfully, that did not happen and He has used my vision loss to help others. Yes, God is good. Even when times are difficult I feel his presence in my life. He sent the ladies and you (although you didnt know it) into my life at just the right time. I injured my left arm and could barely move it, my precious 16 year old fur babies passed away six weeks of each other, I went through a total hysterectomy because of possible cancer cells ( praise God it wasnt cancer!) Thank you for the beautiful reminder. Sometimes the answer is yes. I am blessed by Liz and her devotions and by the comments of other precious in His sight! There she was to remind me and encourage me today!!! How many chances Ive gotten to say those 3 words lately. But what Liz cares about most are the women seated in front of her, first row to last. God is good ALL the Timeregardless of how many times I need reminding! Anna. Download Laughing at Cancer book PDF by Ros Ben-Moshe and published by Brolga Publishing. Mental health issues are real and need our prayerful and practical support. All good things come from GodHe is good-always. I stand in wonder of His many gifts and blessings He bestows on Hos children. Liz Curtis Higgs has done a great job with this Christian romance. 90 ratings. 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. And friend, He is the God of your hope (AMPC). What if it doesn't rise? $ 3.99 - $ 9.79. He takes care of us in the good times, and he comforts us in the storms, even the little daily thunderstorms. She helps me see that I am so loved by God and I can and should lean on Him! We often greet each other with God is good all the time and respond All the time God is good. I knew that promise that God would be with me would bring me through and it did! It would take me hours to type out all the ways he has provided for me, protected me, and loved me. I trust Him to take care of me. Praise God for you!! I chose to read one a week most of the weeks leading up to Easter. Touch base with me via my website contact page in a few days, and Ill see what I have left in stock. Wherever there is life, there is God, and He is dishing out hope. The reality of God is undeniable. What does Gods goodness mean to me? They have no money to repair it right now and the temps are in the 90s. Even when we dont see Him in itHe is. Your privacy is vital to me. I have loved reading your works since a conference I attended via video where you taught on Bad girls of The Bible What a visual! I remember February 21, 1982, like it was yesterday. We are all criminals if we really think about it . Nahum states in chapter 1 verse 7, that the lord is good. I have thought about this all evening, and pray that he will be okay. Love how you show us the way through humor and creativity. Yes, He is good! 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! Every good and perfect gift comes from Him. He fills me with His peace! In another recent devotional, "31 Verses to Write on Your Heart," Curtis Higgs explores 31 favorite verses chosen by more than a thousand women. A great light read with an insight into the author's former world of radio. We don't rush to our bedroom windows in fear. A graduate of Bellarmine, she became a member of Christ Church in 2006. Hallelujah!!!!! Gods goodness and grace is what gives meaning to my life. I love receiving your blog every week. Amen. Rescued is your personal growth Then it was cutting school for an hour; then an afternoon; then a whole day. I have been having exceeding difficulty in dealing with my current work situation. FACE AND SPIRIT AND WITH ALL LOVELY FLOWERSI WAS SOARING LIKE AN EAGLE.AS.WHAT THE LORD HAS INVESTED IN MY LIFE THUS FARWHAT A GREAT MASTERPIECE HE HAS MADE OUT OF MEFR NOTHING Hardback. Here youll find my favorite photos, snippets from my books, interesting bits of Scottish history, tips for travelers, recommended Scottish books and music, and my wee blog. Submit And He will continue to provide because Hes our Papa!! . In fact, I fear that He must be angry. Gods goodness to us, His children, is what helps us get out of bed every morning, face this fallen world and be a light to our family and relatives. (2 Timothy2:13 ). So we do play a small part. Thanks, Lil! My goal is be to show the goodness of God to others every day. breath and living water such a marvelous mystery. The dish would make a nice gift, I want to read the book and then donate it to our church library. God IS so good I look forward to the day when I no longer have to constantly remind myself of that in hard times the remembrance that the goodness of God comes in many forms, including hard to understand ones. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; But God . I know Gods goodness, getting out of a house that was struck by lightning and living in a hotel for 90 days, God was in control and His goodness was shown after the fire. When I drop away, he was sitting on the sidewalk eating what I had bought. Gods goodness is most evident in my life when I focus on others. Godgoodness means to me forgiveness, forgotten about forgiveness. 100huntley 418K subscribers Liz Curtis-Higgs joined Cheryl Weber at Break Forth One to share candidly about her past struggles with a Cocaine addiction and how she is coping with her Cancer. Gods goodness can always be depended upon. Your sound like an amazing person. I fail my Lord, yet he is there all the time to lift me up. Shouting it from the roof tops GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!! Always there when I need Him. God is truly the only unchanging and unending piece of our lives. Women ofFaith, Women of Joy, Extraordinary Women, Among Friends, Time Out for Women, Moody Women,Women of Virtue, Win-some Women, Womens Journey of Faith, Women Who Worship, ChristianWomen Communicating Internationalif its a conference for and about women, LizCurtis Higgs is honored to be there. I am so grateful God uses me as me and not a perfect legalistic plastic Christian. What a lovely story you told about the young man. He gives us what we need before we know that we need it. God is so good! It is so easy to see when things are going as we want. I know that whatever happens, He is faithful and good to me. The flower photos are lovely. But I can turn to Gods Goodness and accept forgiveness, love and know that I, not good on my own, am His Beloved. Love, wrapped in swaddling clothes. 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. Gods goodness is everywhere. This is so good Liz! So I clung to Jesus and the friend that counseled me said, margaret, GOD can bring good out of any situation!!! His goodness brings us to our knees, filled with grateful praise. Published by WaterBrook Press, Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinnersof whom I am the worst. My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight . Oh, how I love Him, because He loved me when I was His enemy! He recently had surgery, his stomach looked as if he had a small basketball inside, he told me it is a hernia. Im in the middle of a storm. Thank you! Somememory verses to remind you of Gods goodness: Heavenly Father, in a world that grows darker by the hour, Your goodness remains a beacon of hope. He never fails and we can always feel his loving arms around us. I prayed about them but the hurt and negative thoughts wouldnt stop. That allows me to trust Him, knowing that hell never do anything thats not the best! Thank you always for your encouragement. God is good all the time, even in dark hours. Sorry, but Ill need to do that, the flight attendant explained, as she pointed the wheelchair toward the jet way. God is good all the time, even when I forget He is there. Thank goodness for a God who is good and for a forgiving God who shows us unconditional love. God blesses us in such ways that totally astounds us when we sit and think about it. In November 2011 Liz led a Women of the Bible Tour of the Holy Land, taking womenfrom 16 states and 2 Canadian provinces on the spiritual journey of a lifetime. The definition of good flows from the very character of God! I can always hear your voice in my mind as I read what you write You, Liz, are such an inspiration.. Cant wait on my goodies to arrive along with my copy of your new book in Oct for my birthday . Psalm 116:12,13 Knowing our God is the promise and light of this dark world is such a comfort to me. I know that person is still loved by our generous God. Thank u for being one of his willing vessels to provide those reminders! so that you may overflow with hope Have you always trusted God, my friend? He sustains me daily, seeking His will. I LOVE that about Him. He blesses me everyday in every waythank you Lord. God is good the complete opposite of bad. Book Description The words in this book Are the words that are Etched on my heart. God is good, ALL the time! I love that God is good. Blessings on you! Thelovely flower photos this week were taken by our daughter. Held by nail-scarred hands. It is a rich and full life. His grace and mercy abound in each new day! Gods goodness and love gives us a Bible verse for every situation in life. 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! He shows His love to His children every day, all day. The times that I experience it the most are during the hard times when I am more open and attuned to Him. Fill us to be full. God is good. You hold them in your loving embrace, Lord, and You will not let go. No matter what, I am content and believe Gods peace is one of the greatest gifts I enjoy in the midst of trials. Gods goodness is our promise for all time. No matter what I am going through, I know that He means it for my good, not harm. 4614 Brownsboro RdLouisville, Kentucky 40207502-897-6421. I just love when simple kindness and care is so beautifully expressedand in this case it was noticed and appreciated. Even when we cant see His goodness He is still good. In a world with so much corruption and where so many people are just looking out for number one, it is truly refreshing and encouraging when our Lord reminds us we are not walking alone but that no matter what, He is always with us and that we have many Christian sisters standing with us, standing up for Jesus. God is good. No matter what our worries, fears, pain or sorrow God is walking right beside us. God is truly great. Sing a new song to him who sits on Heavens mercy seat. Praise You Almighty God! Quantity: 1 Add to Basket Condition: Good. God Always Keeps His promises Hardcover. In other words, bad things will happen to us. And Im thankful that youve used the childhood prayer in this message. 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 am so thankful that I have Jesus in my life. I really needed this today. Its one of those promises that we dont love. Even when we sometimes wander down rabbit trails He is always there when we return. God is Good! This TRUTH needs to become part of us, ingrained, second naturefor when times are not good and trouble seems to overwhelm us we remember and KNOW our never-changing God always IS good! His beauty still surrounds us when humans create ugly. As I have gotten older Ive learned to ponder this saying often. Maybe youre stuck and want to move forward. Oh, what a comfort! 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. He fills that hole in my heart that always says I need attention, I need love, I need acknowledgement. Whether this is taking someone a meal, a card of encouragement, hug, prayers, or even our time people are visibly seeing Jesus servants in action & the beauty of the good news. Gods goodness to me means that He loves me and is standing by me through everything, even when I am struggling with myself and fighting against trusting in Him. But if I just rely on the fact that God is good, I can trust His guidance for my life. Higgs, Liz Curtis Published by Thomas Nelson Inc, 2001 ISBN 10: 1400300118 ISBN 13: 9781400300112 Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, U.S.A. Because of His Goodness, He shelters and protects us. There are so many times I feel Him, I see Him, I hear Him, I experience Him in my life. We steal Gods TIME , money, AND ALL OTHER RESOURCES He Gives TO Us ALL To LOVE To show HIS Goodness TO all. Since moving to the platform in 1986, Liz has been interviewed on more than 600 radio and television stations, including guest appearances on PBS, A&E, MSNBC, NPR, CBC Canada, BBC Radio Scotland, Shine TV New Zealand, Radio Pulpit South Africa, Focus on the Family, Life Today with James Robison, 100 Huntley Street, and Midday Connection on the Moody Network. I was able to see you at Women if Faith the last time yall came to Des Moines & enjoyed it so much. Thanks for the chance! I have heard it said by a very wise and dear friend dont waste your suffering and now I understand what it means, even our suffering has a value. May the God of hope fill you Romans 15:13. . Gods goodness truly amazes me sometimes. I know that He is my comforter, my shelter, my all in all. God bless you for spreDing His Word ! As I read these I am reminded that we have been blessed by these simple songs and prayers that teach us of Gods love and goodness at a young age, and now at age 55 I realize that, indeed, if I never heard another song or prayer, these alone are the gospel in a nutshell. 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. then I opened up my email from Liz Curtis Higgs and boom! He alone, works out our completeness and finishes what He starts in us. It is because of Gods goodness that I have been sober for the past 11 1/2 years. I needed to know..that always and forever HE IS good. When you trust in Him, your believing lives (MSG). I loved what you said about when we do good deeds, they are really Gods deeds. For the first time in my life, Debby, I have some understanding of the greatly fatigued challenge, and it is SO hard. God has shown me his goodness in that I can take refuge, gain strength, and begin to see beauty in where I am. Liz Curtis Higgs. Lord give us eyes to see your goodness to us. Thanks Liz for helping me see this! While lifes disappointments can be discouraging, Gods goodness and blessings restore perspective. I was in the grips of Satan, bound with a heroin addiction, destined for death but God. This was so encouraging Liz thank you! His goodness and faithful is a strong tower and refuge for me. Even every hour when necessary. I am loved and understood by the One who created and saved me. However, over the past few weeks I have seen His goodness in huge ways. As He used the evil of Calvary as part of His good plan for those He died for, so He will use any evil that attends our lives for our ultimate good too. She just had surgery in December to remove a malignant tumor. He rescued me from death! Through His love and mercy, He works all things together for our good. THANKS, Jane! "Word by Word with Liz Curtis Higgs" is a 26-minute podcast exploring women of the Bible. I had a rough day today and was feeling very low. He is the whole reason for my being. He never leaves us to face anything alone. And Michael O'Brien talks about the restoration of his marriage that was on the brink of divorce. I never share your info with anyone, and you can unsubscribe any time. The post A Different Kind of Sacrifice appeared first on Liz Curtis Higgs. 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. Im thankful for such a loving and caring God. . We serve an awesome God. God is good. Site by Author Media. That was my dads favorite sayingGod is goodall the time. Hes not a tame lion. No. But he is good.. Gods goodness to me means that no matter how circumstanves seem, He sees, He knows and He will take care of me. Oh, girl, you don't want to miss his advice to women whose husbands aren't serving as the spiritual leader in their home. I finally gave them over to God. The goodness of God a good deed, a smile or kind word to a stranger or a friend. Your e-mail helped so much!!!!!! Prayers for family, friends, and those we know need prayer but are afraid or dont know how to ask for it. I was feeling lousy, and this elderly lady shouted out Praise Jesus, He is Good ALL the time! The GOODNESS of God! Another woman whose prognosis was grim with cancer now has no cancer in her body! God is goodall the time. In this life, there are so many trials, troubles, disappointments, and discouragements. Finally, I was. Isaiah 40:31 is a verse I love and my sister sang it with me as my honey was dying. 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). When joy, happiness and peace fill our hearts, He is there as well. I feel it in my bones, and know it by faith! If we take our eyes off of ourself and looked at others, we would see Gods deed spread everywhere. 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! Thank you, Lord! Dealing with an adult daughter with mental health problems. He could only nod through all the tubes, but she responded with the voice of an angel as she sang, How Great Thou Art. I knew Jesus was in that hospital room that day, ushered in by that sweet, precious nurse. He can NEVER be evil. with all joy and peace Thanks, Liz, for your continued encouragement! I was craving a Womens Bible Study and found yours! Im happy to say that God is such a wonderful Godall the time! Yes, He is good! God is good; all the time God is good was his favorite response to every life event! All of the time. His goodness is in ny walk as I serve Him. We can take the road of pity for ourselves or the one that says things could be worse. Romans 15:13. God is good all of the time. Gods goodness gives me hope! The Lord is good in the good times and in times of trial and storms. All the time. 03 Mar 2020. We need to be still and listen for His prompting and go and do likewise. Her alma mater, Bellarmine University, presented her with a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2005. I love your statement, Gina. I enjoy all your devotional Thank you for them? Things may not always be so, but she was praying. by the power of the Holy Spirit. Download Daily Seeds From Women Who Walk in Faith book PDF by Melinda Schmidt and published by Moody Publishers. By: Liz Curtis Higgs. So excited to dig into this study. Indeed, He is a greatGod, mighty and awesome (Deuteronomy 10:17). When teaching it to my granddaughter one day, the profound truth was magnified within me God is great, God is good, truly He is! I am so grateful for your message today. I have Gods peace that passes all understanding, and I know the joy of the Lord is my only true strength. Thanks so much for your faithful ministry and speaking truth into our busy lives! I know God will work is out for His good and that all will be better and further the kingdom of God which is our real purpose of this Earth. Liz Curtis Higgs is the author of thirty books, with more than three million copies in print. He continues to show us the way and hold our hand as we walk those difficult paths. His love endures through all things and time.