A Call to REMEMBER, REFLECT, and REJOICE in God’s Goodness TODAY

A Call to REMEMBER, REFLECT, and REJOICE in God’s Goodness TODAY!

Thursday, DECEMBER 18th, 2025

Blog link – https://www.otakada.org/a-call-to-remember-reflect-and-rejoice-in-gods-goodness-today/

Friends, God is truly good—indeed.

As the year 2025 draws to a close in just two weeks, this is a fitting moment to read, meditate, and deeply contemplate the timeless words of David, the psalmist, in Psalm 103 (TPT). As you do, you will be struck anew by what the Lord has done, what He is doing, and what He will yet do in our lives, in our communities, and among the nations around us—all for His glory and for our blessing.

Even as He permits and orchestrates disruptions to the status quo, His purposes remain perfect and His goodness unwavering.

I urge you, by the mercies of God: do not give up on God. More importantly, never—ever—take His goodness, grace, and mercy for granted. If you hold fast to this truth, you will be profoundly glad that you did.

May you have a blessed day, filled with overflowing blessings beyond measure, in Jesus’ name.

Finally, take a pen and paper—or your device—and begin to write down the good, the bad, and the ugly events of the year. As you reflect, search intentionally for reasons to glorify Him from the depths of your spirit. You need this. He delights in it. And creation itself benefits from it.

*One Final, Major Step*

There is one final and very important step the Spirit has just brought to my remembrance: intentionally look for someone and share what you have written down.

Remember, this is not limited to the good alone. It also includes the bad—and even the downright ugly experiences. These, too, are opportunities to glorify God. As you do this, watch carefully what happens within you and around you.

There is profound impact—on others, on your own heart, and, most importantly, it brings honor to God—when you can still give thanks even when things have not gone well. Everyone can praise God for the good; very few are willing to thank Him for the bad and the ugly. That is the narrow path.

And make no mistake: God rewards such faith and gratitude in ways and through means that are beyond human comprehension.

Shalom.

Ambassador Monday Ogbe

Psalms 103:1-22 TPT
[1] With my whole heart, with my whole life, and with my innermost being, I bow in wonder and love before you, the holy God! [2] Yahweh, you are my soul’s celebration. How could I ever forget the miracles of kindness you’ve done for me? [3] You kissed my heart with forgiveness, in spite of all I’ve done. You’ve healed me inside and out from every disease. [4] You’ve rescued me from hell and saved my life. You’ve crowned me with love and mercy. [5] You satisfy my every desire with good things. You’ve supercharged my life so that I soar again like a flying eagle in the sky! [6] You’re a God who makes things right, giving justice to the defenseless. [7] You unveiled to Moses your plans and showed Israel’s sons what you could do. [8] Lord, you’re so kind and tenderhearted and so patient with people who fail you! Your love is like a flooding river overflowing its banks with kindness. [9] You don’t look at us only to find our faults, just so that you can hold a grudge against us. [10] You may discipline us for our many sins, but never as much as we really deserve. Nor do you get even with us for what we’ve done. [11] Higher than the highest heavens— that’s how high your tender mercy extends! Greater than the grandeur of heaven above is the greatness of your loyal love, towering over all who fear you and bow down before you! [12] Farther than from a sunrise to a sunset— that’s how far you’ve removed our guilt from us. [13] The same way a loving father feels toward his children— that’s but a sample of your tender feelings toward us, your beloved children, who live in awe of you. [14] You know all about us, inside and out. You are mindful that we’re made from dust. [15] Our days are so few, and our momentary beauty so swiftly fades away! [16] Then all of a sudden we’re gone, like grass clippings blown away in a gust of wind, taken away to our appointment with death, leaving nothing to show that we were here. [17] But Lord, your endless love stretches from one eternity to the other, unbroken and unrelenting toward those who fear you and those who bow facedown in awe before you. Your faithfulness to keep every gracious promise you’ve made passes from parents, to children, to grandchildren, and beyond. [18] You are faithful to all those who follow your ways and keep your word. [19] Yahweh has established his throne in heaven; his kingdom rules the entire universe. [20] So bless the Lord, all his messengers of power, for you are his mighty heroes who listen intently to the voice of his word to do it. [21] Bless and praise the Lord, you mighty warriors, ministers who serve him well and fulfill his desires. [22] I will bless and praise the Lord with my whole heart! Let all his works throughout the earth, wherever his dominion stretches— let everything bless the Lord!

https://bible.com/bible/1849/psa.103.1-22.TPT