Recieve His Comfort, So That You Can Give Comfort

Good Morning!! Is someone you care about suffering from a life-controlling problem,...a dependence or compulsive behavior or addiction? It might be an eating disorder, drugs, alcohol, gambling, compulsive spending, pornography, overworking or one of many other things that can take hold of a person's life. Your loved one's problem is most likely affecting your life as well. Rather than focusing on the person with the problem, let's talk about you as a concerned person. You might be finding that every day is a struggle with sensitive and emotional issues. It is important for you to know that you aren't alone.

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.—2 Corinthians 1:3,4 (NIV)

The Bible tells us that God comforts us in all our troubles. This kind of comfort combines relief and consolation. God is a Comforter, standing at your side, ready to minister to your needs. How can you receive this comfort? Talk to God. Tell him that you trust him and want to do things his way. Sometimes he will comfort you through other people. Sometimes he will comfort you through his words in the Bible. Other times he'll simply fill you with peace in the midst of turmoil.

Remember, God loves you. He cares. He understands. And he is able to comfort you, no matter what the circumstances.

Heavenly Father, at times the struggle gets to be too much, and we just can't do it alone,...help us to remember that we don't have to. Help us remember that You are with us, offering us Your love,...Your strength,...and Your comfort. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

 

"Avoid evil! Don't be fooled into thinking that you know it all, go to God! "