We recognize God's goodness through His promise to always do us good, even in suffering.
When believers experience suffering, doubts about God's goodness may arise, similar to Asaph in Psalm 73, who questioned his own feelings in the face of the prosperity of the wicked. However, the doctrine reveals that God is always working for our good, even when it is not immediately visible. By looking towards God's Word and understanding the ultimate purpose behind suffering—that it draws us closer to Him and refines our faith—we can cling to the truth that God is fundamentally good and consistently acts for our benefit. 'God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever' emphasizes that our hope rests not in our circumstances but in God's immutable goodness.
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