Goodness

Considering the craziness over the last few weeks I've been looking for a new expression for the way I feel.  I don't really like ugh, or freak, or omg, so I tried a literal sigh.  But from that I realized I actually feel better taking a deep breath, hence an earlier post.  Somehow, I unintentionally settled with "goodness."  I didn't think about it much, other than realizing its not the most manly expression, but w/e, I'm secure in my burly rugged awesomeness.... goodness.  Haha.

Anyway, yesterday's message kinda got me thinking about the term and I like it all the more.  The speaker at CCM was talking about suffering and how it needs to be for the glory of God.  He was talking about how suffering is a good thing and that in God's sovereignty it will work out to glorify Him.  At one point, the speaker told us how one of his teachers used to and asked others to go mmmMMMmmMMM in the face of suffering, as if it was spiritually delicious and feeding that aspect of growth.  Well now I can't help but say "goodness" when things get overwhelming and then think hmmm "it is good isn't it?"  Somehow it all just worked out like that.  Haha... God,you're a clever one indeed, thanks for being awesome!

I wonder if goodness started with a Christian?  After all it is often followed by a "gracious" and God is more gracious than anyone or thing I know.  Goodness gracious.

I'm on one of the "games" teams for the kids at retreat.  We're going to play this sock war game and I'm so gonna pelt the kids that deserve it with my socks!