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The recognition of God’s power to heal your hurts is a key component to experiencing His tender love. In the midst of great pain, Jeremiah acknowledged his sadness and the ability of God to comfort him. So he cried out,

“O my Comforter in sorrow,
my heart is faint within me.” Jeremiah 8:18

Centuries earlier, King David moaned,

“Scorn has broken my heart
and has left me helpless;
I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
for comforters,
but I found none.” Psalm 69:20

In the people around him he could find no solace; but near the end of his song, his tune had changed:

“The poor will see and be glad—
you who seek God, may your hearts live!
The LORD hears the needy
and does not despise his captive people.” Psalm 69:32,33

Where do you look for comfort?

If you have relied on human remedies, you know how their effectiveness diminishes over time. Some try food, or alcohol, or drugs, or escape into fantasy-anything to attempt to outrun the pain. But when the artificial glow wears off and the dream ends, the ache remains.

There is no such thing as a life without pain and trial, and therefore no such thing as a person without need of comfort.

Don’t let anyone deceive you into thinking that the key to leading a joy filled Christian life is avoiding pain; that simply is not possible in this sinful world, and neither is it profitable for us.

God could choose to insulate you from hurt, but instead He allows you to experience the tough times that draw you closer to Him.

Out of your pain comes a need for God.

As He ministers to you and you accept it with thanksgiving and a desire to learn, you become equipped to minister.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”

II Corinthians 1:3,4

Hurting individuals know there is no substitute for experience.

You can reach for God’s comfort right now. Ask Him to give you solace-and find yourself wrapped in the love that will not let you go.

(Excerpt from Charles Stanley Study Bible page 868)


This is what the LORD says:

"Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom
or the strong man boast of his strength
or the rich man boast of his riches,

But let him who boasts boast about this:
that he understands and knows Me,
that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness,
justice and righteousness on earth,
for in these I delight,"

declares the LORD. Jeremiah 9:23,24


There is no substitute for study of God’s Word,
It will teach, and give your whole life,
It will take your whole life to study,
Never stop, it teaches His Way and His Nature.

On my knees
With a humble heart
With thanksgiving and praise on my lips
With peace in my heart I pray
Thank you Lord, Amen