If we agree on the definition of goodness as something that is "pleasing, valuable or useful," we can conclude that life runs on its deficiency. Not many things have wedded value & joy in themselves. There is usefulness in some things, but they don't always engage emotion pleasingly. Other things on the contrary are pleasing, but add no lasting value to a meaningful life. The word "good" is pretty much underrated in our greetings then. Its never-ceasing presence in God should however be the reason for optimism: "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him," declares Nahum (1:7). In Him, both joy & value run over. NA, in Christ.