Greetings!
As we go through difficulties, we can struggle to see the reasons for and the benefits of our hard times. In fact, we may wonder if there are any good reasons or benefits.
In reading some verses you are probably familiar with, I was once again convinced that trials can have a wonderful significance in our lives. Take a look.
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT
There are two truths that struck me as I considered these verses: We may never experience God’s presence more than when we go through hardships and we may never be more God-like than when we are sharing the comfort He has given us.
Both of those blessings should make us reevaluate how we view and how we respond to the trials and difficulties next time they arrive. What a privilege to know God’s warm reassurances in our pain and how special to be able to share those same assurances with friends who are hurting.
Welcome to a new perspective on hard times.
Blessings!
Delaine
As we go through difficulties, we can struggle to see the reasons for and the benefits of our hard times. In fact, we may wonder if there are any good reasons or benefits.
In reading some verses you are probably familiar with, I was once again convinced that trials can have a wonderful significance in our lives. Take a look.
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT
There are two truths that struck me as I considered these verses: We may never experience God’s presence more than when we go through hardships and we may never be more God-like than when we are sharing the comfort He has given us.
Both of those blessings should make us reevaluate how we view and how we respond to the trials and difficulties next time they arrive. What a privilege to know God’s warm reassurances in our pain and how special to be able to share those same assurances with friends who are hurting.
Welcome to a new perspective on hard times.
Blessings!
Delaine
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Happenings at Grace:Tuesday, September 26
Board Prayer 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 27 Awana 6:45 p.m. 180 degrees (Jr. High) 6:45 p.m. Christmas Celebration Choir 7:00 p.m. Men's Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Women's Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28 Men's Bible Study 6:30 a.m. Women's Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday, October 1 Worship Service and Communion 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Education Hour 9:45 a.m. |