The LORD knows when we’re facing hard times. Walking through the muck and mire of trials is not fun. It sucks life from us and robs us of joy.
But this truth I know and encourage you to cling to as well. GOD is faithful and good!
His love never abandons nor forsakes. JESUS walked the journey to show us this truth.
GOD is near. When you’re not sure you can hang on any longer, tighten your grip on truth. Find comfort in the LORD’s great promises when hard times hit. He’s got you!
The Bible counsels us about the causes of true grief and gives consolation from the pain of loss and suffering.
GOD offers us comfort and hope in our darkest moments.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
“Blessed be the GOD and FATHER of our Lord JESUS CHRIST, the FATHER of mercies and the GOD of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the same comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by GOD.”
Psalm 23:4
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Psalm 119:76
“Let your steadfast love comfort me according to your promise to your servant.”
Matthew 5:4
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
Psalm 119:50
“This is my comfort in my affliction, that Your promise gives me life.”
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your GOD; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Psalm 34:18
“The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Romans 8:26-28
“Likewise the SPIRIT helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the SPIRIT Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And He who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the SPIRIT, because the SPIRIT intercedes for the saints according to the will of GOD. And we know that for those who love GOD all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.”
Prayer…
FATHER GOD, Grant us strength when we’re weak, comfort in our pain, and in our sorrow, healing and restoration to good health. May Your SPIRIT’s touch bring joy and encouragement to the afflicted and wholeness to our being. In JESUS' Holy Name. Amen.