The Power of Good (GOD)

Below this post is a write up that goes with the verse in the picture above. This was sent to me by a very dear friend and loved one. It is hard for me sometimes to understand who deserves my 'good' because there have been many times that even my friend that sent me this have been undeserving in the present, but I compensate now for actions that warranted my good, in the past.

Here resides my dilemma. Do you make up for previous mistakes now-in the present, by doing good to those affected, or do you leave mistakes in the past, and move on with current problems to take care of with newer and different individuals.

In hindsight, if it is broke, should you still not fix it, if it doesn't really matter anymore? Or fix it in addition to the other broken things, even if the old thing to fix is no longer pertinent? Sorry if I've confused you, but it is a confusing subject.

Here is the write up for the bible verse, input is always welcome...don't be shy:

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. (emphasis added)

— Proverbs 3:27 (NIV)

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Rather than "looking out for" only "number 1," we are to look out for those deserving of good -- whether that be help, aide, praise, love, affection, attention -- and to act decisively to give them what they need and deserve. We are to be a people, as Paul tells us, who Jesus saved so we would be "eager to do good deeds" (Titus 2:14).

My Prayer...

Father, forgive me for my selfishness. I so often notice only my needs or what I think I deserve. There are so many good and deserving people you have placed in my life who have blessed me. Use your Spirit to open my eyes and my heart to see those around me whom I can bless, and give me the courage to act in ways that glorify you and are a blessing to others. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.