Is it possible to find good even in difficult situations? Yes! When we discover that the all-good God is forever available to guide, protect, and provide, we can see that good is always possible. In fact, hard experiences often bring opportunities for discovering that we can trust God’s unfailing love and care and for understanding the power of prayer. 

A few years ago, some months after my husband passed on, our large property, including our home and belongings, was destroyed in one of California’s wildfires. First losing a great companion and lifelong friend, then losing so much in the fire, was overwhelming. 

I knew I needed to find my way through these difficult circumstances with deep and consecrated prayer. Though daily life was a challenge, step by step I became stronger and clearer in my understanding of the ever-presence and all-power of God, good. In fact, I discovered that recognizing that good is at hand even in hard times teaches us that we can still help others even while working our way out of troubling circumstances.