“Oh how great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee…” Psalm 31:19 (KJV)
The Goodness That Waits for You
by C D Swanson
There are verses that whisper comfort, and then there are verses that wrap themselves around your heart like a warm blanket. Psalm 31:19 is one of those verses. It doesn’t just talk about God’s goodness — it announces it, celebrates it, and reveals something deeply personal about the Father’s heart.
David isn’t describing a goodness that is random or occasional. He is describing a goodness that is stored up, set aside, prepared, and reserved for God’s children. That means God’s goodness toward you is not accidental — it is intentional. It is not leftover — it is planned. It is not scarce — it is abundant.
Think about that: God has goodness with your name on it. Goodness that has been waiting for you. Goodness that has been preserved through every season, every storm, every setback, every tear.
Sometimes life makes you feel like you’ve run out of blessings, out of strength, out of options. But God says, “No, My child — I have goodness laid up for you. I’ve been saving it. I’ve been holding it. I’ve been preparing it.”
And the beauty of this verse is that His goodness is not dependent on your perfection — it is rooted in His character. His goodness is steady when life is shaky. His goodness is faithful when people are not. His goodness is present even when you can’t feel it.
You may not see the goodness yet. You may not understand the timing. You may not know how God is going to turn things around. But this verse reminds you that He already has goodness stored up for you, waiting for the exact moment when you need it most.
God’s goodness is not just something He gives — it is something He is. And because He is good, you will see His goodness in your life again. Not maybe. Not hopefully. You will.
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