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The Promise of Comfort

When we mourn within our pain, God, in His personal and loving nature, is our source of comfort. He desires to bring peace to our chaos. Jesus IS our Peace. We find that peace and comfort by immersing ourselves in God's Word, which has the power to transform us. The Bible tells us to keep listening to His Words and let them comfort us. (Job 21:2)

Maybe you're dealing with the loss of a loved one, a relationship that you held value in, a job, your health, or just your usual way of living has been uprooted. Whatever the pain, God sees: He's El Roi. The Bible teaches that the believer who mourns will be comforted and favor shone upon them. (Isa. 61:3). This is a promise we can hold onto in our times of need.

We are told to give all our worries and cares to the Lord because He cares about us! (1 Peter 5:7) And in that care, we are administered comfort-but we must seek comfort from Him. God is a Gentleman. He will not push Himself on us. Purpose yourself today to ask God for His presence in a tangible way. Jesus wants to wrap you in His loving arms and provide you with comfort in your pain. He has promised to do so if we will search Him out for that care. Scripture says that we "have not because we ask not." (James 4:2)

Let today be the day that humility ushers in The Holy Spirit into your painful situation and administers the comfort you desperately need.

PRAYER

Father, I praise You for the comfort Your presence alone can provide. Draw near to me, God—so very close. I ask that You minister to me during this time of sorrow. Let me see Your plan and purpose, and help me praise my way through the pain.

In Jesus' Name. Amen.