Even in the Worst Times, God Is Good

[Even in the Worst Times, God Is Good](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) Current Teaching Series [Living in the Goodness of God](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) [Listen to Today's Broadcast](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) [Even in the Worst Times, God Is Good](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) By Rick Warren — February 25, 2019 [Facebook](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) [Twitter](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) [Pinterest](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) [Email](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) [Devotional image from Rick Warren](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) “Protect me, God, because I trust in you. I said to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you’” (Psalm 16:1-2 NCV). Although it’s true not everything that happens in your life is good, that doesn’t mean God is not good, and it doesn’t mean God is not pouring his goodness into your life. God can take the bad and bring good out of it. Even in the worst times, God has a good purpose, a good plan, and a good reason. Psalm 16:1-2 says, “Protect me, God, because I trust in you. I said to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord. Every good thing I have comes from you’” (NCV). Would you pray and talk to God about his goodness? Say, “God, you are so good. I could never deserve your goodness. I’m sorry that I have often forgotten or doubted your goodness. Forgive me for ungratefulness and prideful self-centeredness. I am nothing without you. Like David, I would despair if I didn’t know your goodness. Open my eyes to see how good you really are, and let it transform my life. “God, my soul needs restoring. I don’t always think right. I don’t always choose right. I don’t always feel right. I need you to restore my damaged soul, my mind, my will, and my emotions. As I continue learning about your goodness, I trust that my sins have been forgiven because I’ve come to you and said I need a Savior. I’m going to release the people who have hurt me and pray a prayer of blessing over them. I’m going to team up with you and ask you to help me with the load I’m carrying.” If you don’t know Jesus as Savior, you can pray this right now: “Jesus Christ, I want to get to know you. I want to learn to love you and trust you. I humbly ask you to accept me into your family, not because I deserve it but because on the cross, it was finished. You paid it all! Thank you. I pray this in your name. Amen.” If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know about it. 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Absolutely, but too often we don’t live like we believe it. This in-depth guided experience is much more than a Bible study. It’s a spiritual growth tool that will show you how to trust God, apply his Word, and live in his goodness every day of your life. This book has a soft leather like cover and has 285 full color interior pages packed with Pastor Rick’s teaching, Bible verses, graphic artwork, photos and exercises all designed to help you learn how to truly live in God’s goodness. God wants to give you the confidence of his goodness, even on your darkest days. [LEARN MORE](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) 6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r [Complete Audio Series (Purchase)](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) Includes 12 full-length teaching CDs from Pastor Rick's series Living in the Goodness of God. 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Message 2: Letting God Meet My Needs Message 3: Relaxing in God’s Goodness Message 4: How God’s Goodness Can Restore You Message 5: How to Be Led by God’s Spirit Message 6: The God of My Valleys Message 7: How Jesus Treats His Sheep Message 8: How God Lifts Me Up When I’m Worn Down Message 9: Living an Anointed Life Message 10: From Overwhelmed to Overflowing Message 11: Why You Don’t Need to Fear Your Future Message 12: Heaven: God’s Eternal Goodness to You [PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) Pastor Rick Warren [Facebook](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r)[Twitter](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) [Instagram](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) [Linkedin](6CNwYwYTN:m:1:2618166767:E5029DA133188D2CBB3EDEBF2B992D3E:r) Enjoy today's Devotional? 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