Putting the Good in the Goodness
by Michael Doyle

In the days of my life, I seek every day to learn
Knowing full well that there is much to discern
Seeking only to do my best to live the good life
I seek earnestly to put on peace and diminish strife

With each day that passes, I seek out God more
Knowing He works all ways for good serves to reassure
That in following His ways, I will find better days
And for that reason, if no other reason, I praise

His holy name is the best source of my true inspiration
Seeking His counsel before I set my soul on aspirations
In reading the Holy Word, I seek counsel and heed this
Knowing that the Lord's plans are plans of pure goodness

It's not that I fear the path of taking my good chances
I know God's hope and purpose is best in all circumstances
Trusting in the Lord, I find reliance on His sovereignty
Is always the best course in living life with true dignity

All this comes in reliance on God's constant consistency
Knowing that all comes out as it should removes uncertainty
Every moment of life is transformed according to God's plan -
Divinity works its wonders, truly as only God's divinity can 

God's grace is the pillow on which I wish my head lay and rest
Always filled with expectation that doing this passes the tests
That life will bring as surely as today is followed by tomorrow
Following God's path is the surest joy in comfort and in sorrow

(c) June 9, 2024   Michael Doyle
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