Praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! The Father is a merciful God, who always gives us comfort. He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble. ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (CEV)
Praise be to you, God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!
THANKS: I feel like I am invisible to people when I start to have trouble. But you do not turn away. You understand when I'm overwhelmed and you offer comfort to me.
REGRETS: I'm not as smart as some of the people in the Bible who quickly embrace your comfort. Sometimes when I'm in trouble I'm so confused that I don't even see you there helping me. Sorry for ignoring you. But I know that you understand -- even better than I.
INTERCESSION: Please give me the kind of eyesight I need in order to be able to see that you are present and with me in troubling times. Save me from discouragement.
PURPOSE: I'm not only going to receive your comfort but I am going to look for ways to pass that comfort on to other people in their difficult times.
Amen.