What is Good?

God: Patrick, what if I told you that I am good?

Me: Lord, I know You are good.

God: But what if I told you that I REALLY AM good, the source of all good.

Me: Well, what is "good?"

God: That's a good question.

Me: Funny, Lord.

God: Good is what gives and sustains true life. Patrick, I love that you ask questions. Be sure that you do not let your questions hinder you.

Me: How do they hinder me?

God: If you do not receive an answer to your question, do not stop there. Keep seeking Me for Me, not for answers to your questions. Remember, I AM the prize. I AM good. The truth you want will be revealed in due course as you get to know and become more like Me. Be careful that your questions do not become the seeds of doubt. Trust in My goodness, my nature to give and sustain true life founded in love.

Me: Lord, why are You telling me this now?

God: Patrick, I am good. There are questions that can be asked which shed doubt on the truth of My goodness. Look instead at the evidence of Me. Remember, even My physical death is good, necessary to sustain life, to preserve relationship with the Father. I am good, but not always do I make sense according to what is generally thought of as good. Change your perspective about our life according to this. I do not work all things for your comfort, but for your good. I promise to be the source of life, to sustain your life, to be a good father to you. I love you.

Me: I love You Lord. Thank you.