Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
Psalm 34:8 NIV
God’s goodness isn’t something we are meant to simply acknowledge intellectually or believe theologically. Rather, God wants us to actively experience His goodness.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good,” the psalmist encourages. It’s a call to engage our most human senses in order to recognize and enjoy our divine Creator.
As autumn wraps up and winter is upon us, look for opportunities to taste and see that which reflects God’s goodness. Savor a warm mug of hot chocolate or bite into a decadent slice of pumpkin pie. Enjoy watching the snow fall quietly outside your window or the winter sunset along the horizon with streaks of gold, pink, and dusty violet.
Let everything you taste and see become a reminder to turn in thanks to the Giver of all good things. Let His goodness compel you to seek refuge in Him.
This article is from the archives and featured in the new Winter Everyday Faith Magazine.
The brand-new winter issue of Everyday Faith Magazine is now available!
With Thanksgiving barely over and Advent, Christmas, and the new year just around the corner, there is so much to celebrate and find gratitude in right now! In this new Winter issue of Everyday Faith, you’ll find uplifting stories, meaningful quotes, heartfelt prayers, practical resources, and tangible truths straight from God’s Word that will allow you to pause and reflect on the reason for the season. Be assured that every word, photo, resource, quote, and Scripture was prayerfully chosen to reflect God’s love for you in the everyday, mundane parts of life and the extraordinary, joy-filled moments too.
Everyday Faith magazine will help you know and share God’s love in fresh, true, and inspiring ways. Pick up your copy wherever magazines are sold and at DaySpring.com. This article is just one of many featured in Everyday Faith magazine, which, by the way, is perfect for reading on your lunch break, bringing to the school pickup line, or gifting to a friend.
And to help you do just that…
We’re giving away FIVE sets of magazines — one for each winner and one for them to give to a friend!
Leave a comment telling us to whom you’d gift a copy, and we’ll draw five winners*.
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I would love a copy of the Every Day Faith magazine and I would share the other copy to my daughter.
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I would give a copy to my daughter who lives with chronic fatigue syndrome. I imagine her world can feel very small sometimes, but God is in every bit of it.
I would give a copy to my Granddaughter.
Would love a copy and would share with my sister in law and daughters
This is a wonderful opportunity to share… I would love to gift this magazine to my friend that needs a reminder of God’s love.
I would also love to have a copy of “EVERYDAY FAITH” as well. I’m always needing new devotions and encouragement.
I would love to give a copy to a neighbor in my apartment building. For some reason last year she got angry with me, for what I do not know. I know she is a Christian, but can’t seem to break through to her and let her know that whatever is wrong, we can talk it out. I also know that holding this in is not good, it only hurts her. I think a few encouraging words from some other people might help her heal, and maybe we could be friendly neighbors again. I’ve been praying and know that it all happens in God’s time, not mine.
I would love to receive a copy of this magazine! The other would gift to my daughter, she is a busy mom and full time teacher of special needs children:)
I have been praying for family members to find a true belief in our Savior. I specifically pray for my sister- in- law and her daughter who is going through a really difficult divorce. I believe this magazine could open the door for our conversations regarding a personal belief in Christ.
I would gift a copy to my sister who is a new believer. She loves magazines, decorating and trying new things. I think she would love your magazine. Someone gifted me with a copy last year and I really enjoyed it.
Love, love, love – the title Every Day Faith! We NEED it every day every moment… too many whispers, taunts, schemes from the evil foe. I would love to share with my Sisters in Christ! thank you!
I would give a copy to my dear sweet neighbor Sharon who is older and lives in a wheelchair. She recently fell out of her wheelchair and had to go to hospital. Sharon thinks and prays for so many. She is truly deserving.
I’d give a copy to my sister-in-law. She is in stage 4 cancer and is in pain constantly. I know that she would enjoy the magazine, and that it would give her respite from her suffering.
Thank you for this opportunity!
My best friend of 50+ years passed away from cancer in October. I’d gift the magazine to her daughter.
Thank you in-courage family with always gifting us with ideas and opportunities to share God’s word through our hearts, time and the gifts He has provided.
I’d love to gift a copy to my friend Jules. It will brighten her lunch hour.
Thank you. Have a wonderful blessed day \0/
I think I’d share a copy with my mom (who is 85). Her everyday faith has been strong for many years and for much of my life and it would be fun to share the articles and stories together.
Thank you for the blessing. I would gift this to my Aunt. ❤️✨
I would give a copy to my daughter Kim
Good morning friends,
Thank you for filling me up daily with your stories and God’s truth.
I would enjoy reading and sharing a magazine with my sister who is bubbling with faith!! TC
I am so happy when these come out. So inspirational. I off course would give away as many as I could because the magazine is very good and the tear outs are great.
To my sister
Would share with a single mother who needs all the encouragement she can get.
What a great idea to share a copy. I would gift one to my sister
I would gift it to my Mom! She’s the best!
Such a nice idea. I would give one to my sister.
The season is really ripe for it to encourage one throughout what I like to call the hibernation season of rest & rejuvenation time. I would give one to my daughter
I would give one to my friend Janet who has been sharing devotions and bible study books with me for year
I would love to gift this to my friend Sheri whose husband of 47 years has decided he must live his truth and trans into becoming a woman. Praying for my friend. I would share my copy with my daughters when I have read through it. Thank you
I would gift a copy to my friend Jan who has just started coming back to church. I think this magazine would be a real encouragement to her. I know I find Everyday Faith magazine very uplifting.
I would give a copy to my friend Alicia.
Thanks for the opportunity to win. I would share with my Mom and a teacher friend.
If I am selected to get the magazine, I would give it to my sister-in-law who is an invalid and unable to do things for herself, but she loves the word of God read to her and anything pertaining to Gods love, and encouragement to her.
In Courage,
I try to make everyday Thanksgiving. Telling Jesus what I’m grateful for. Right now I’m looking at beautiful Smokey Mountains, feeling the chill in the air, and enjoying a quiet time here with God. When I take time to ruminate about the Lord’s provisions my mind finds a plethora of items to be grateful for. God is good ALL the time.
Blessings 🙂
I will give the copy to my friend Carolyn.