Music speaks

I found this song and I really appreciate the message:

God's Been Good To Me
(Keith Urban)

Well I can't believe I'm sittin' here today
Picking on my banjo with a big smile on my face
Writin' new words to an old school melody
Hey there ain't no doubt that God's been good to me

Oh the sun is shinin' on down in Tennessee [the Garden City]
And right now where I'm right where I wanna be
I've never felt so loved, so peaceful and so free
Hey there ain't no doubt that God's been good to me

'Cause he put me smack dab in the middle of Paradise
In the heart of the city where my dreams have come alive
And everything I have, and everything I see
Is just another reminder that God's been good to me

This golden road's been long
And sometimes I've lost my way
I've been down some darkened detours
Leanin' heavy on my faith
But where the devil had me chained
Lord your love done set me free
Hallelujah! God's been good to me

'Cause he put me smack dab in the middle of Paradise
In the heart of the city where my dreams have come alive
And everything I have, and everything I see
Is just another reminder that God's been good to me

'Cause he put me smack dab in the middle of Paradise
In the heart of the city where my dreams have come alive
And everything I have, and everything I see
Is just another reminder that God's been good to me

Isn't it amazing when we have those reminders of God's goodness. I know that I've been struggling lately, but when I'm with my friends or walking down the street there are always reminders that God's been good to me. I think this song also shows how perspective weighs into our emotional health. A choice is being made to see the good in things. A choice is being made to hold on to your faith when it feels like all around you is either crumbling or tearing you down. But there are difficult times, yet God is still good.