Christian Reflection and Prayer

May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ*
give you grace and peace. Jesus gave his life
for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in
order to rescue us from this evil world in which
we live. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
Galatians 1:3-5, NLT

Reflections:

Many think that when God comforts us, our
troubles should go away. But if that were always
so, people would turn to God only out of a desire
to be relieved of pain and not out of love for him.
We must understand that being comforted can
also mean receiving strength, encouragement,
and hope to deal with our troubles. The more we
suffer, the more comfort God gives us.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, allow God to
comfort you. Remember that every trial you
endure will help you comfort other people who
are suffering similar troubles.

(Life Application Daily Devotion)