“God, help me see your goodness today.” I wish I could tell you my prayer came from unwavering confidence, expecting to see God’s goodness around every corner. But the truth is, my heart felt anything but expectant. Instead, I found myself increasingly anticipating the worst. With every setback, hope felt more distant. Hardships that stretched far beyond my own strength forced me to take an honest look at my heart. I no longer had the energy to put on a happy face, smile through the tears, or plaster a feel-good message over the ache inside me. So, I stopped pretending. I brought my honest emotions to the One who already…