When life feels unbearably heavy, it can be hard to believe God’s goodness still surrounds us. In this heartfelt devotional, Keri Eichberger reflects on walking alongside her dear friend Allison, who recently lost her husband after a two-year battle with cancer. Through grief and heartache, Allison’s unwavering confidence in God’s promises becomes a powerful reminder that His goodness never leaves us—even in the darkest valleys.

This devotional invites us to trust that, no matter our circumstances, God’s love and blessings are still present today and that He is preparing even greater goodness for our future.

✨ Highlights


How God’s goodness and love sustain us in seasons of grief and uncertainty


A moving story of unshakable faith through loss and trusting God’s promises


Why believing in God’s goodness changes the way we endure suffering


Encouragement to hold onto hope, comfort, and God’s faithful presence


A biblical reflection on Psalm 23:6 and its promise of God’s everlasting care

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What helps you hold onto hope when life feels overwhelming? Share your story and encourage others walking through hardship. Tag @LifeAudioNetwork and use #ConfidenceInChrist to join the conversation and remind others that God’s goodness is always near.

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Full Transcript Below:

Confidence in the Good to Come

By Keri Eichberger

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. (Psalm 23:6) 

It pains me to have to report this, but my dearest friend lost her young husband after a two year battle with cancer just a few short weeks ago. It’s been a treacherous journey that we relentlessly prayed wouldn’t end this way. But all the while, I’ve been grateful to walk alongside Allison, honored to hold her up through the hard emotions and heavy moments. And because I love and care for her deeply, I have been bearing some burdens for her. One of which has been desperately desiring to remove her pain that was or would be. But the problem is, I can’t make it all go away. I can pray, show up with a hug, or lend a listening ear. I can share bible verses, send encouraging texts, and let her know she’s thought of and won’t be left alone. Yes, I can offer a little light. And so that is just what I did last week. Dropped in to listen and love. 

Our efforts won’t be all-sufficient, but we can all be a touch of God’s goodness and shed some of his light in the shadows for others. And sometimes, as in my case, the unexpected happens. I may never know how my gestures will help Allison, but she’s certainly serving me in the process. Because as I was leaving that afternoon, she said something so profound. I had just quoted the title of a book that I’d mentioned wanting to share with her when the time was right. Written by my Christian author friend, Lisa Appelo, it’s called, “Life Can Be Good Again.” And as soon I spoke those words, without a thought, Allison assuredly stated, “I believe it’s true.” She was claiming her confidence that regardless of her grief, God indeed still held good for her life. And this is where and why I stand encouraged, amazed, and changed by her affirmation of faith.

How can it be that someone enduring the hardest of hard can still say, “life can be good again.”

It’s God. And she knew that. 

Do you know that? Do I know that? The truth that even though life can look terribly wrong, out of order, and so personally painful, there is still goodness here and then. And also true: there will be so much more goodness. But if I’m being honest, I’m not always confident in this truth. When I’m afraid of what might happen, or what might not come to be in my future and in the lives of those I love. 

God says he will always be there. He says his goodness will follow us. And he says all the days of our lives. And maybe you can’t imagine this either. Maybe you’re having a hard time envisioning how you might experience his goodness through the worst that could be too. But the thing is, not only has he gotten us through our hard things of the past, I have watched him carry others through the absolute unimaginable with grace, swelling peace, and a strong awareness of blessings surrounding them. Carrying a light only he can offer.

I’ve seen all of that in Allison the past two years and still now. Her hope is a living testament to me and all those around her. Her assurance through the valley that the unchanging God is good yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It’s true. Regardless of what we may have believed. Regardless of how hard life might get.

I want this living hope, along with God’s unshakable promises in the living word, to give me confidence in his goodness always. And it should. We can be confident in the goodness he promised to pour out. He said he would do it, I’ve watched him do it, and he will be faithful to do it to the end. We can get through hard things and endure the loss of good, because we know there is more good to come. There is more beauty to come. There is comfort, there is love, there is bright light and a beautiful future to come.

Intersecting Faith and Life:

Today, will you consider what it is that has been hard, the hard that you fear, or the potential pain you struggle to imagine goodness in and through. Remember my friend Allison, who yes has faced the unfathomable and knows her days ahead will hold grief and plenty of heartache. But who also knows God is good, and will follow her, and will keep watching over her and her young children. All the days of her life. You can be confident he will do the same for you. There is good to come for you. And for each of his cherished children whom he loves.

When life feels unbearably heavy, it can be hard to believe God&rsquo;s goodness still surrounds us. In this heartfelt devotional, Keri Eichberger reflects on walking alongside her dear friend Allison, who recently lost her husband after a two-year battle with cancer. Through grief and heartache, Allison&rsquo;s unwavering confidence in God&rsquo;s promises becomes a powerful reminder that His goodness never leaves us&mdash;even in the darkest valleys.
This devotional invites us to trust that, no matter our circumstances, God&rsquo;s love and blessings are still present today and that He is preparing even greater goodness for our future.
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✨ Highlights
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How God&rsquo;s goodness and love sustain us in seasons of grief and uncertainty
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A moving story of unshakable faith through loss and trusting God&rsquo;s promises
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Why believing in God&rsquo;s goodness changes the way we endure suffering
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Encouragement to hold onto hope, comfort, and God&rsquo;s faithful presence
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A biblical reflection on Psalm 23:6 and its promise of God&rsquo;s everlasting care
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💬 Join the Conversation
What helps you hold onto hope when life feels overwhelming? Share your story and encourage others walking through hardship. Tag @LifeAudioNetwork and use #ConfidenceInChrist to join the conversation and remind others that God&rsquo;s goodness is always near.
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Full Transcript Below:
Confidence in the Good to Come
By Keri Eichberger
Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life. (Psalm 23:6)&nbsp;
It pains me to have to report this, but my dearest friend lost her young husband after a two year battle with cancer just a few short weeks ago. It&rsquo;s been a treacherous journey that we relentlessly prayed wouldn&rsquo;t end this way. But all the while, I&rsquo;ve been grateful to walk alongside Allison, honored to hold her up through the hard emotions and heavy moments. And because I love and care for her deeply, I have been bearing some burdens for her. One of which has been desperately desiring to remove her pain that was or would be. But the problem is, I can&rsquo;t make it all go away. I can pray, show up with a hug, or lend a listening ear. I can share bible verses, send encouraging texts, and let her know she&rsquo;s thought of and won&rsquo;t be left alone. Yes, I can offer a little light. And so that is just what I did last week. Dropped in to listen and love.&nbsp;
Our efforts won&rsquo;t be all-sufficient, but we can all be a touch of God&rsquo;s goodness and shed some of his light in the shadows for others. And sometimes, as in my case, the unexpected happens. I may never know how my gestures will help Allison, but she&rsquo;s certainly serving me in the process. Because as I was leaving that afternoon, she said something so profound. I had just quoted the title of a book that I&rsquo;d mentioned wanting to share with her when the time was right. Written by my Christian author friend, Lisa Appelo, it&rsquo;s called, &ldquo;Life Can Be Good Again.&rdquo; And as soon I spoke those words, without a thought, Allison assuredly stated, &ldquo;I believe it&rsquo;s true.&rdquo; She was claiming her confidence that regardless of her grief, God indeed still held good for her life. And this is where and why I stand encouraged, amazed, and changed by her affirmation of faith.
How can it be that someone enduring the hardest of hard can still say, &ldquo;life can be good again.&rdquo;
It&rsquo;s God. And she knew that.&nbsp;
Do you know that? Do I know that? The truth that even though life can look terribly wrong, out of order, and so personally painful, there is still goodness here and then. And also true: there will be so much more goodness. But if I&rsquo;m being honest, I&rsquo;m not always confident in this truth. When I&rsquo;m afraid of what might happen, or what might not come to be in my future and in the lives of those I love.&nbsp;
God says he will always be there. He says his goodness will follow us. And he says all the days of our lives. And maybe you can&rsquo;t imagine this either. Maybe you&rsquo;re having a hard time envisioning how you might experience his goodness through the worst that could be too. But the thing is, not only has he gotten us through our hard things of the past, I have watched him carry others through the absolute unimaginable with grace, swelling peace, and a strong awareness of blessings surrounding them. Carrying a light only he can offer.
I&rsquo;ve seen all of that in Allison the past two years and still now. Her hope is a living testament to me and all those around her. Her assurance through the valley that the unchanging God is good yesterday, today, and tomorrow. It&rsquo;s true. Regardless of what we may have believed. Regardless of how hard life might get.
I want this living hope, along with God&rsquo;s unshakable promises in the living word, to give me confidence in his goodness always. And it should. We can be confident in the goodness he promised to pour out. He said he would do it, I&rsquo;ve watched him do it, and he will be faithful to do it to the end. We can get through hard things and endure the loss of good, because we know there is more good to come. There is more beauty to come. There is comfort, there is love, there is bright light and a beautiful future to come.
Intersecting Faith and Life:
Today, will you consider what it is that has been hard, the hard that you fear, or the potential pain you struggle to imagine goodness in and through. Remember my friend Allison, who yes has faced the unfathomable and knows her days ahead will hold grief and plenty of heartache. But who also knows God is good, and will follow her, and will keep watching over her and her young children. All the days of her life. You can be confident he will do the same for you. There is good to come for you. And for each of his cherished children whom he loves.

Are you a Christian looking for a daily devotional podcast to encourage, inspire, and convict you in your walk with Christ? 7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Daily Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Let's study the Bible together and through the experiences of other believers, learn how to apply the Word of God to our lives.

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If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.

Are you a Christian looking for a daily devotional podcast to encourage, inspire, and convict you in your walk with Christ? 7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Daily Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life. Let's study the Bible together and through the experiences of other believers, learn how to apply the Word of God to our lives.
Here’s just some of what we cover in The Crosswalk Daily Devotional Podcast:
☕️ Why the Tongue Can't Be Tamed (And What to Do about It) ☕️ The Quickest Way to an Attitude Adjustment ☕️ Your Birthday: The Most and Least Important Day of Your Life ☕️ Noticing God's Blessings in the Hardest Moments of Life ☕️ One of the Sneakiest Lies Satan Is Telling the Church ☕️ How to Push Through the Weariness of Prayer ☕️ 3 Steps to Take When Facing Temptation ☕️ What to Remember during a Stressful Election Year
If you love what you're listening to on the podcast, be sure to check out our companion devotional at <a href="https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/">https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/.</a>

7 days a week, The Crosswalk.com Devotional Podcast offers wisdom and insight for applying Biblical truths to the ups and downs of everyday life.

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