Week 4 | Day 4 | Expect Something Good

Command:

Keep watch; be ready. Matthew 24:42-44 (NIV)

Read:

I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 (NIV)

Reflect:

Are you the type of person who sees the glass of water half empty or half full? Personally, I tend to look at the glass of water and expect it to fall and break at any moment. It’s difficult to say the truth about me when it comes to this, but I’m the kind of person who normally expects for things and situations to take the wrong turn. But what if instead of constantly expecting the worst, we changed our mentality to always expecting something good? Instead of waiting in despair, what if we waited in hope? Living with excitement and expectancy of God’s work in our lives and the lives of others.

The writer of Psalm 27:13 (NVI) reminds us of and challenges us to seek God’s goodness all around us because it’s already there. It’s just a matter of us opening our hearts and minds to be able to see it, hear it, and sense it. So, say this with me today: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Say it as many times as you need it and trust and believe that you will see God’s goodness everywhere around you.

React:

How can you be intentional today about seeking God’s goodness around you?

Pray:

Father God, help me see your goodness on earth in all things. May I recognize your presence in the beauty of nature and the kindness of people. Thank you for your endless grace and mercy. Amen.