comforting

Saturday, February 27, 2016 (7:54 a.m.)

Most Awesome, Holy God,

Thank You that You are awesome. Holy. The news today is scary. Sad. Distressing. Thank You that the antonym to distressing is comforting. Yes. Thank You.

My former self used to get caught up in the anguish and suffering. Thank You that You call us to look to YOU in all instances.

Yes Father. Thank You that we get to turn to You. Your Word. Your Truth. Your promises and hope. Looking for comfort in The Life Recovery Bible's TOPICAL INDEX I get to: “(see also Holy Spirit, Peace)”.

Hallelujah Jesus! It's a phrase I said yesterday. A song with which I awoke this morning. A constant reminder of Your awesome holiness.

There are some scary, very sad events taking place this day. There is also much hope and joy and comfort to be found when we ♫turn (y)our eyes upon Jesus♫! It doesn't always come naturally. Oh, but when we remember! The blessings of peace and comfort abound.

Just now, in reading Healing the Brokenness BIBLE READING: Psalm 51:16-19 I am blessed by the words, “Facing the fact that brokenness is part of the human condition can be crushing.” But You don't leave us with that truth.

No! Reading to the end of topic, “Jesus taught that 'God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted' (Matthew 5:4). God isn't looking for evidence of how good we are or how hard we try. He only wants us to mourn over our sins and admit our brokenness. Then He will not ignore our needs but will forgive us, comfort us, and cleanse us” (The Life Recovery Bible).

There is goodness in this world! We don't see it everyday. It's not easily spotted. We often have to look for it long and hard. But when we do look for it by turning our eyes upon You, we are comforted. Reassured. Soothed. Calmed. Cheered. Heartened. Encouraged.

Thank You Father. Thank You Jesus. Thank You Holy Spirit for the comforting presence that You provide. It is in You we trust. Scary, sad, distressing things abound but “the Spirit who lives in me is greater than the spirit who lives in the world” (1John 4:4).

Keep speaking to us Blessed Lord. Continue Your work in, with, by, through and for each of us. We love You. We long to see You glorified and enjoyed. Worshiped and adored. Do all You must. We love You. Amen.

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