Posted 2014-02-18 8:03 AM Subject: When Facing tough times
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2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be t he God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which ourselves are comforted by God.
As God comforts you, you learn how to better comfort others. This is different from simple being sympathetic toward people and their problems. The Greek word for "comfort" implies action. It means " to come alongside and help". God actively comes alongside you with strength , encouragement, hope, and healing, and you gain the ability to do the same for others. When you are struggling with difficulty in your life, remember to reach out to God and then to others. God provides comfort to help you become a comforter like him.
When you are facing tough times, follow Paul's example . PRAISE God for the comfort he's already promised, and then ask him to help you use your experience to bring comfort to someone else.
Posted 2014-02-20 10:03 PM Subject: RE: When Facing tough times
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thanks for this, Ladyjackey!! As my husband and I are facing some tough times financially, I do have to say that in other strife God has always brought me through it if I turned to Him and asked to help. It's not like I will win the lottery or anything...but I am always "okay" with Him looking after me.
When Facing tough times
