Week 4: God’s Presence in Suffering and Renewal

Theme:Even in our darkest valleys, God is with us, offering comfort, hope, and the promise of restoration. His love sustains us through every trial.

Focus Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ‘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 receive from God.”

Connect: Difficult seasons can stir a deep longing for something new—hope for a fresh start, a new chapter, or renewal where there has been pain. When life feels heavy, it’s natural to yearn for restoration. What would it look like to trust in God’s promise to bring joy and renewal, even in the midst of brokenness?

Engage: Isaiah paints a picture of God’s promise to create new heavens and a new earth. He will wipe away past troubles, bringing joy and delight instead of sorrow. This passage is a vision of God’s ultimate plan for redemption, where suffering will be no more, and God’s people will experience unending peace and celebration. This is a reminder that God is in the business of restoration both now and in our future hope.

Apply: Where do you need God’s restoration in your life? Ask God to renew your heart and trust in this work, even in your pain.