Psalm 112:4-8

Even in darkness light dawns for the upright,
for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man.

Good will come to him who is generous and lends freely,

who conducts his affairs with justice.

Surely he will never be shaken;
a righteous man will be remembered forever.

He will have no fear of bad news;

his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

His heart is secure, he will have no fear;
in the end he will look in triumph on his foes.

I love how in these verses David does not speak of how only good things happening to good people. Contrary to the popular belief of putting positive energy to get positive things back, karma or being a good person and good things will happen to you, David focuses on trusting in the Lord. God is not good because he gives us what we want but he is good because he gives us what we need. Most time the two do not match up. We think we know ourselves but God not only knows who we are but who he made us to be and what he asks us for is willing hearts and surrender; then he is able to use us for his purposes and his glory. Even though there may be darkness for a while, there will be light for the upright. Though we may be given bad news we know that God will work all things together for good according to his purposes. That is why our hearts are secure when we trust God.