Trust God’s Goodness Over Circumstances

Even when life’s circumstances seem to contradict God's promises, we are called to trust in His unchanging goodness. Smith emphasizes that God is genuinely good in every sense, and His actions are always rooted in perfect love. She notes, "The Lord is good... it must be because He always under every circumstance acts up to the highest ideal of that which He Himself has taught us is goodness." Doubts about His goodness, especially during hardships, are the real barriers to experiencing His comfort. By trusting God's character over our fluctuating circumstances, we find stability and peace. Just as Joseph realized that what others meant for harm, God used for good, we too can trust that God's goodness prevails in every situation.