God is Good All the Time!

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
(psalm 136:1)

I love Psalm 136. There are 26 verses to this Psalm, and every single verse has, "His love endures forever", closing it. Now, if I was trying to drive home a point, I might go that route. In fact, for the sake of this blog entry on Psalm 136, I will.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is always good.
The Lord, your God, is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for his mercies are new each morning
The Lord, your God, is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for a night of restful sleep.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the beautifully painted sunrise.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the blessing of a hot cup of coffee.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the job you have, but don't always enjoy.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the car you have to drive, even if it is falling apart.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the beautiful weather and fresh air.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the rain that nourishes the ground and provides you with food.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for opportunities to share his love.
The Lord, your God, is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the person who makes you mad each and every day.
The Lord, your God, is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the person who gets on your last nerve.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the person who is rude to you for no reason.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord for the person who has hurt you, maybe even deeply.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the opportunity to share his love with others.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for the unexpected flat tire, or the unannounced bill
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord for the child who pushes you to be patient.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord for the trials you face in life.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord for the times you have to wait on Him.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord for opportunities to praise Him
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for those who are patient with you when you make them mad.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord for food on your plate, the roof over your head.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for his love for you is great
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is always with you.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for times of suffering.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is always good.
The Lord, your God is good all the time.


Yes, the Lord, your God is good ALL the time.