Recently on Facebook, I received a notification that said something like, "Your friend So-and-So recommends 'Good News Network.'" I didn't know what in the world Good News Network was, so I first checked it out. I discovered that the Good News Network is a Web site and page on Facebook that highlights positive stories--like the top 100 businesses prospering in the inner city or the fact that Will Ferrell is busy helping cancer patients (who knew?).
From what I've seen so far, I think the Good News Network is great. I will say that it's sad to me that the mainstream news doesn't have a bit more good news thrown in. Unfortunately, most people are bombarded by bad news--about the economy, crime, yada yada yada. Yes, it's important to understand what's going on in our world--but at the same time, isn't there good news going on? And more importantly, isn't there God news going on?
I absolutely loved chapter 145 (seriously, read the whole thing or read it again) because it's all about celebrating God news. Check it out:
God is magnificent; he can never be praised enough.
There are no boundaries to his greatness.
Generation after generation stands in awe of your work;
each one tells stories of your mighty acts.
Your beauty and splendor have everyone talking;
I compose songs on your wonders.
Your marvelous doings are headline news;
I could write a book full of the details of your greatness.
The fame of your goodness spreads across the country;
your righteousness is on everyone's lips.
The chapter then goes on to illustrate why God news is worth celebrating. Here are a few of my favorites:
God always does what he says,
and is gracious in everything he does.
God gives a hand to those down on their luck,
gives a fresh start to those ready to quit...
Everything God does is right—
the trademark on all his works is love.
Wow! There's enough God News in those few sentences to drown out all the bad news you may watch on CNN, Bloomberg or NBC today. Remember God news and good news--and start spreading it around to brighten up the world around you.
Tomorrow: Psalm 146-150
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