He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When others are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:4
We all know hurt of some kind. Every one of us has gone through something in our lives that caused us pain and sorrow. God did not intend to cause us bitterness and constant heartache over such hurt and loss. Instead, He needs His children to use that hurt, and their experiences from it, to help others who are experiencing hurt of their own. His motives for comforting us in our sorrow and pain are so that we can someday pass along that comfort.
God doesn't always take away the thing that troubles us but He is more than capable of comforting us during that trial. He is able to give us patience to endure, strength to stand when everything around us is crumbling, He gives us hope through His Word, and peace through the Holy Spirit. (And sometimes some really great, godly friends.) When we receive that amazing comfort that only God can provide it is our responsibility to then share our experiences with those who experience similar pain and suffering.
Have you experienced God's gentle, yet powerful comfort lately? How can you glorify God through your circumstances? God puts us in situations, first, because He knows exactly what we need to grow and draw closer to Him, but also to help others. What things have you experienced in order to comfort others in their similar pain? Chances are you already know of someone you should talk to or lift up today. There is a great possibility that God has already laid someone special on your heart. Don't hang onto your pain and experiences of renewal and comfort! Share what you know with someone else! What has God put in your life that can be used to help others and bring them closer to Him?
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