Lifting Our Eyes: Remembering How Good Our God Is in Every Way

There are days when the weight of the world—or maybe just the weight of our own to-do lists, callings, and eternal covenants—feels like too much to carry. We get bogged down in the immediate, the next appointment, the next test, the next challenge in the field.

It’s easy to thank Him for the blessings we *can* see: the perfect cup of coffee, the successful testimony meeting, the quiet moment of peace. But today, I was reminded of something deeper, something that anchors the soul when everything else feels shaky. It’s about remembering *how* good He is, not just for the good things, but through the messy, complicated, and sometimes overwhelming process of discipleship itself.

Lift Your Eyes: Seeing the Bigger Picture

When I was in my mission preparation days, I remember feeling this intense pressure to be perfect. Every missionary discussion felt like an interrogation, and every small failure felt like a monumental lapse. I was so focused on *my* performance—on being the perfect representative of the gospel—that I almost forgot to just *be* a disciple.

This song, "God Is Good," really hit home for me recently. The line, “Oh, lift your eyes to heaven, and remember He is good,” isn't just poetic fluff; it’s a directive for our spiritual focus. It’s a call to remember the scope of the Atonement. It’s remembering that He works *all things together*—so much better than we could ever orchestrate for ourselves.

More Than Just Thanking Him for Our Food

The lyrics challenge us to move past mere transactional gratitude. It’s not enough to just say, "Thanks for the blessings." We are called to praise Him because of *who He is*. It's about that bottomless grace that follows us—the goodness that has been following us all of our lives.

Think about the covenants we’ve made. Think about the Savior who stood in the fire, who tore down the walls, who parted the ocean. Those aren't small miracles; they are demonstrations of an infinite, unwavering power. When we feel like we’re walking through a valley, it’s not because we are alone. The Shepherd is there. He is the same God who never leaves or forsakes.

A Bite-Sized Skill for Your Internet Mission: Asking "Why?"

As we strive to be Internet missionaries, we often face questions that require more than a simple scripture quote. When you feel yourself getting cornered by a tough question—whether in a casual conversation, a family gathering, or even in a study group—don't panic. Instead, remember the principle of "lifting your eyes."

When someone asks a challenging "Why?" question, don't just give the answer you *think* they want to hear. Instead, gently guide the conversation back to the source of the power. You might say something like, "That's a profound question. Instead of me trying to answer it perfectly, what if we looked at what the scriptures teach about the *Source* of that power? Let's look at what the Book of Mormon says about divine help."

This shifts the focus from *you* proving your knowledge to *all of us* pointing back to the divine source. It’s a beautiful way to model the process of scripture-discipleship.

Keeping the Goodness Going

This feeling—this profound sense of His constant goodness—is what keeps us going. It’s what fuels the desire to keep learning, keep sharing, and keep showing up for the work, whether we are in the MTC, serving a stake, or just having a quiet evening at home.

If this message resonated with you, I invite you to join a Book Club or Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces. It’s a wonderful, low-stakes way to dive deeper into scripture with fellow disciples. If you're feeling called to prep for the field, don't hesitate to connect with Davee. He's ready to walk through those tough investigator questions with you!

And for those who love digging into the foundational texts, I highly recommend revisiting the teachings on covenants found in the *Iron Rod* library in LivingBook. It’s a wonderful reminder that our discipleship is built on covenants, not just feelings.

Keep lifting your eyes, brothers and sisters. He is good. He is always good.