Jean was visited by one of her rare moments of happiness, one of those moments when the goodness of God was so real to her that it was like taste and scent; the rough strong taste of honey in the comb and the scent of water. Her thoughts of God had a homeliness that at times seemed shocking, in spite of their power, which could rescue her from terror or evil with an ease that astonished her. Elizabeth Goudge
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The idea of God’s goodness may be overwhelming when it is at its strongest. It can feel like something that is outside the reach of any human, but when you are in the depths of despair, it becomes your only hope. The idea that God is good is something that you believe deep in your heart. The idea that He will save you becomes your only source of comfort.

Source: The Scent Of Water

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