The church we attend has an active ministry for those who are challenged by special needs. The ministry encompasses a wide scope of support, including Friday night activities, Sunday school classes, a bell choir, respite for families, and even residential assisted living for special needs adults. To help fund this ministry, the church operates a resale shop which benefits the community and provides employment for some of these adults.
Today as I was dropping off a couple of bags of clothing to donate, one of the young men was standing by the door, waiting for his ride. A woman, who walked in with me at the same time, obviously knew him and greeted him by name. “Well, are you finished working for the day?” she asked. “Hope that you had a good day.”
He gave her a hug. “Always.” he said. “I always have a good day.”
Here is a young man with more struggles than I can imagine who abides unquestioningly in God’s love and faithfulness. Our own lives would look very different if we lived that reality as well. God always works from a position of goodness. No matter if we understand what is happening around us or not, we can stake our lives on Him.
“God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good.” We used to sing that chorus when we lived in Memphis. The song reflects not a denial of reality, but rather an affirmation of it.
And in the middle of my busy day, rushing about with work and errands, this young man reminded me of the most profound truth in the universe, the goodness of God, because he lives it. And it made me smile.
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