The Goodness of God: My Testimony of His Love, Protection, Healing, and Provision

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There are no words great enough to describe the goodness of God. Every time I reflect on what He’s done for me, how He’s saved me, protected me, healed me, and provided for me, I’m overwhelmed with emotion. Tears well up in my eyes, and my heart is filled with gratitude because I know that if it weren’t for His grace and mercy, I would not be here today.

God has rescued me more times than I can count. In the darkest moments of my life, when fear enveloped me like a storm, and when I felt lost and unworthy, He came to rescue me. When I thought no one was listening, He heard my cries. When I felt as though there was no way out, He let me know that He is the way.

He has protected me not just once, but over and over again in ways I still don’t fully understand. His protection has been a continuous shield. When I was headed down the wrong path, physically, emotionally, and spiritually, He closed doors I tried to open. At that time, I didn’t understand, but looking back, I see His hands protecting me. He kept me from danger I could not see. He placed the right people in my life and at the right time. He gave me peace in the midst of chaos, uncertainty, and confusion. He’s a protector who never takes His eyes off of us and is always present.

God has also been my healer. Whether it was sickness in my body, pain in my heart, or wounds in my soul, He has brought healing in ways that no medicine or human wisdom could. Sometimes the healing came instantly, other times slowly, but always deeply. He healed parts of me I was ashamed to show anyone. He made me whole, piece by piece, day by day.

God has been and continues to be my provider. He is so Faithful! Even when there was little, I never lacked. There was a time when I lost my job and didn’t know how my child and I would survive. He opened doors of opportunity, and our needs were met. It didn’t always happen in ways I expected, but in the way I needed it.

The most incredible thing about our God is that He knows everything about us, every flaw, every failure, every struggle, and every fear, and yet, He still loves us. I don’t need to wear a mask or pretend to be something that I'm not because He knows me. This kind of love blows my mind and humbles me before our Loving God!

We can search all over, but we will never find anyone like Him. No one is as patient, kind, or faithful as He is. The world may try to offer comfort, but it cannot compare with the peace that can be found in His presence. So, yes, when I think about His goodness, tears come, but they are not tears of sorrow; they are tears of gratitude and joy.

Gratefully His!
Elder Shirley Freeman