“No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly.” - Psalm 86:11
I read these words several weeks after I learned that my husband and I were pregnant with our first child. We hung a tiny orange onesie above the window in our bedroom and prayed over this baby constantly. I hid this verse in my heart believing it was a promise from God. He was not withholding anything from me, He had answered each prayer to bring a baby into our arms. And then five days later, I had a miscarriage. This verse replayed in my thoughts almost rhythmically. Like a song I couldn’t get out of my head.
In my pain and confusion, I wanted to use this promise to accuse God of deceit. But now I see why He tucked this verse so deeply into my heart and mind. It wasn’t instant, but this promise became my mantra as I learned to trust that God is faithful to His Word. I may not always understand His purposes, but I know they are good because God is good. And His promise proved true. God used the months following the miscarriage to to draw me closer to Him. He wrapped me up in His love and peace. He strengthened my faith and my dependence on Him. God never withheld anything from me. Instead, He gave me the best thing—more of Him.