Chris Tomlin – “How Good It Is” (Melodies of Mercy)

When Chris Tomlin released How Good It Is in July 2025, it wasn’t just another worship single—it was a call to return to the basics of praise. After decades of shaping the sound of modern worship, Tomlin still knows how to write a song that feels both ancient and fresh. This one draws straight from Scripture—Psalm 92, Psalm 100, and even echoes of Revelation 4—and it’s built to remind us that praising God isn’t just good for Him… it’s good for us.

The lyrics are simple, but they carry weight: “From the rising of the morning sun to the setting of the same… oh how good that it is to sing praise.” It’s not just poetic—it’s a rhythm. A way of life. And I’ll be honest—there have been seasons where praise didn’t come easy. When the noise of life got loud, when the weight of disappointment made worship feel like a chore. But this song reminded me that praise isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about remembering that God is still good, even when life isn’t.

Psalm 100:5 says, “For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever.” That’s not a feeling—it’s a fact. And How Good It Is helps us hold onto that truth when everything else feels shaky.

I think about the people I’ve crossed paths with—friends walking through hard seasons, loved ones carrying silent burdens, even strangers whose eyes told a story before they ever spoke a word. We’ve all had moments where we’ve wondered if God was still paying attention. How Good It Is speaks into that space. It’s for every heart that’s felt the weight of the world and still chooses to lift its gaze and say, “You’re still good.”

Even creation joins in: “Rivers will clap their hands, mountains will lift their song… even the rocks cry out.” It’s a reminder that we’re not alone in this. The whole universe is wired for worship. And when we step into that rhythm, something shifts. Not just around us—but inside us.

So if you’re reading this and you’ve felt disconnected, discouraged, or just dry… let this song be your reset. Let it turn your kitchen into a sanctuary. Let it turn your commute into communion. Let it turn your silence into singing.

Because God is good. And it is good to praise Him.