Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.   Proverbs 3:27

Oh, but for the relevant guidance and wisdom that comes from Proverbs and is so important today in living a Godly life.

Rather than “looking out for” only “number 1” — for ourselves — God commands us to look out for those deserving of our goodness — whether that goodness is help, aid, praise, love, affection, attention, or affirmation. We should act decisively and give these deserving people what they need. We are to be a people, as Paul tells us, saved by Jesus and “eager to do good deeds” (Titus 2:14).

Father, forgive me for my selfishness. I so often notice only my needs or what I deserve. You have placed so many good and deserving people in my life who have blessed me. I ask you, Holy Spirit, to open my heart to see those around me who need my goodness as a blessing. Give me the courage to act in ways that glorify the Father and reflect the goodness of Jesus, in whose name I pray. Amen.

The goodness of God. We are so blessed, even when struggling with our job, health, a relationship or even spiritually. I need to stop, look around at God’s goodness and ever presence in my life and be grateful and thankful for God’s goodness and blessings. Then I need to get off my duff and share goodness with those that so deserve it that have touched my life and made me who I am today. Share God’s goodness! To those receiving this message, one way or another you have touched my life and I thank you, and I thank God He put you in my life’s path. You have been a blessing to me. Forever grateful!