“Although all things are not good, God can and will turn these things into His good if we allow Him to.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 14, 2024
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
When we find ourselves in a difficult situation, it can often feel like we’re alone on an island. But I want to encourage you today: No matter how you may feel, you are not alone!
I will never forget the overwhelming sense of seclusion I felt during those early months after my daughter ran ahead to Heaven. It was one of the most isolating feelings I had ever experienced. As I talked with family and close friends, I felt utterly misunderstood. They meant well, but I soon discovered that unless you’ve walked this road personally, no one can really understand, especially if your loss is child loss.
Upon starting my blog, Hope During Loss, I was led to so many others who were on the same path. This made all the difference. It was then that I realized I was not alone. And, whatever you’re going through today, you’re not alone either. We are here for one another.
A few weeks ago, as I sat in church, our pastor taught Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” I’ve heard many preach on this over the years, but it wasn’t until he said that all things are not always good that I really sat up and paid attention.
One of the things he shared that powerfully resonated with me is that although all things are not good, God can and will turn these things into His good if we allow Him to.
Walking through our suffering equips us to share with others. When people experience a loss, they want to hear from others who have suffered the same loss and walked the same road. Are you going through a divorce, job loss, or break-up of a long-term relationship? It helps to talk with others who have walked this road.
We need to be connected to those who know what we are going through. If we allow God into our lives and let him comfort us, we can turn around and comfort others with the comfort we receive. God can and will turn your mourning into dancing one day.
My friends, I encourage you to reach out to someone else who can use some encouragement. You may think you have nothing to give, but you are probably stronger than you know. You can still say through tears, “I don’t like this. I didn’t choose it, but I will stand and praise God anyway.” You can walk alongside another hurting heart and comfort them as you have been comforted.
“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 receive from God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
Prayer
Jesus, because you love and comfort us, we are able to love and comfort others. We can be confident that when we allow you to, you will turn all of our suffering and hard times into moments of praise.
Application
Reach out to someone who may be walking through a valley today. Love on them and comfort them with the same comfort you have been given.
Related Reading
Joshua 1:9; Psalm 50:15; John 16:33; James 1:12
Worship Resource
David Fund feat. Matt Redman: Son of Suffering
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