“For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.” (Psalm 86:5)

We often say it: God is good all the time; all the time God is good. That isn’t just a comforting slogan—it is a foundational truth about who God is.

God is the very embodiment of perfect goodness

He is kind, benevolent, faithful, and full of goodwill toward His creation. He does not merely do good things—He is good.

“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” (Psalm 34:8)

God invites us not just to know about His goodness, but to experience it

“Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” (1 Chron. 16:34)

His goodness is not temporary. It is constant and enduring

“For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” (Psalm 100:5)

God’s goodness never runs out, never wears down, and never changes with circumstances.

Every good thing comes from Him

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” (James 1:17)

If something truly good has entered your life, it ultimately came from Him.

God’s goodness is our refuge

“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” (Nahum 1:7)

Even in hard days, God’s goodness does not disappear. It becomes our shelter

“Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He teaches sinners in the way.” (Psalm 25:8)

His goodness is not only kind—it is redemptive

He uses it to lead us, teach us, and restore us.

Therefore

Because God is always good, we can trust Him even when life is not. We can thank Him in every season, run to Him in every trouble, and rest in Him with confidence—knowing that everything He does flows from a heart that is perfectly, unchangingly good.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” (Psalm 23:6)

“God is good all the time; all the time God is good!”

“For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.” (Psalm 86:5 NIV)

Like a Reliable Car

Everyone knows the value of a dependable vehicle—the kind that starts every morning, runs smoothly, and gets the job done without fail. You don’t have to wonder if it will leave you stranded; you can count on it day after day. In the same way, we can count on God’s goodness. He never fails, never breaks down, and is faithful all the time.

God is the embodiment of perfect goodness

He is kind, benevolent, and full of good will toward all creation. His goodness is not just what He does—it is who He is.

“O taste and see that the LORD is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!” (Psalm 34:8)

“O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.” (1 Chr. 16:34)

“Answer me, O LORD, for Your lovingkindness is good; According to the greatness of Your compassion, turn to me.” (Psalm 69:16)

“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.” (James 1:17)

“The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him.” (Nahum 1:7)

“Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.” (Psalm 25:8)

Therefore

Just as we depend on a reliable car to get us where we need to go, we can depend even more on the goodness of God. His goodness never changes, His love never fails, and His faithfulness never ends. He truly is good all the time.

“For the LORD is good; His lovingkindness is everlasting And His faithfulness to all generations.” (Psalm 100:5)

“Give thanks to the LORD for He is good. His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136:1 NIV)

How wonderful it is that we serve a good God! He is not angry, he is not upset, He is love! (1 John 4:8). Because of the payment for sin by the blood of Jesus, we can come “boldly” to God to “obtain mercy, grace and help in our time of need!” (Heb. 4:16)

And, God never has a bad day! He’s consistently the same! (Heb. 13:8).

So, you can say with complete confidence, “God is good all the time. All the time, God is good!”