Sometimes a song is written after a special event.  Miriam and the child of Israel say, "I will sing unto the Lord for He has Triumphant Gloriously" after the miracle of the Red Sea parting.

Jen Johnson shares on You Tube that she wrote the song, "Goodness of God" after the adoption of their fourth child.  Adoption is a big decision, and Ryder brought such love to their family.  While on a long drive one day, the song came to her.  She sang it to the Lord while recording it on her phone.

Many can identify with the chorus to the song and verse 1:

All my life You have been faithful,

All my life You have been so so good

With every breath that I am able

I will sing of the goodness of God.

I love You, Lord

For Your mercy never fails me

All my days, I've been held in Your hands

From the moment that I wake up

Until I lay my head

Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

Verse two addresses the times we have that are more difficult.  Jesus said,  "In the world you shall have tribulation.  But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

I love Your voice

You have led me through the fire

In the darkest night

You are close like no other

I've known You as a Father 

I've known You as a Friend

And I have lived in the goodness of God 

The bridge to the song says God's goodness is running after us.  "Running after" is close to the Hebrew meaning of Psalm 23:6, "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life."   "The Complete Jewish Study Bible" uses the word "pursue".  Goodness and grace will pursue you every day of your life.  The words to the bridge are:

Your goodness is running after, it's running after me

With my life laid down I'm surrendered now, I give You everything

Your goodness is running after

It's running after me

I will sing of the goodness of God