Giving Comfort in time of Trial/Suffering

 Lord I look to you to show me how to give comfort in times of trouble, times of trial, times of death, times of loss, and just times of lost faith. I ask what gives me the qualities to comfort others in these areas? Especially when it may be something I don't have or something I haven't faced. Like the loss of a child or battling the potential loss of a child. 

Lord I leaned on a couple of profound scriptures today. 

1 Corinthians 4:10 NKJV - 10 We are fools for Christ’s sake, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are distinguished, but we are dishonored! You will never give me more than I can handle 

2 Corinthians 13:9 NKJV - 9 For we are glad when we are weak and you are strong. And this also we pray, that you may be made complete.

1 Corinthians 10:13 - 3 No temptation[1] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted[1] beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,[1] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

I had a very dear friend call me this evening as I was driving home from a family gospel concert tonight. She asked if I was busy, I said no. So, she asked if I could meet her to talk at Braum's. I said sure. Anyhow, a little bit later we met at Braum's I was expecting her to tell me about her husband and the things she was facing with the hardship there with him being in an assisted living home. It's been a daunting task for her because he has always been a strong man and from what I gather a strong willed man as well. Anywho, this isn't what she was wanting to speak of. She just found out about her son being in the hospital fighting stage 5 heart failure and stage 4 renal failure. She hasn't spoken to him in several months due to his blatant disrespect, this young man is only 33 years old. He's lived a life with some choices he's not too proud of now and it's part of what's put him where he's at. I was in an aaahhh! I didn't know what to say. I was completely dependant upon the leading of the Holy Spirit. I spoke of the strength he gives us when we are in need of it. I spoke of the Joy of the Lord He has given me when I faced some dire situations with my children. I spoke of the Lord never placing more on us than we can handle. All of this is good and true, but is it what this beautiful strong courageous woman of God wants to hear, of even needs to hear. I try to listen more than I speak of course, but the Lord knows my mouth, it doesn't slow much. but by His grace I think I succeeded. I tried to give as much support and comfort as I can. I truly feel for this Woman more than words could ever express. After the night shift ran us off, we prayed right there on the sidewalk with her releasing her son to the Lord for His will to be done and to glorify Him in all that happens. We prayed to release her heart to the Lord for comfort guidance and peace. We prayed to let the Lord wash over her with love wisdom and understanding to know what to do and how to handle all this situation.

Now, as I left I was praying for her and her son all the way home and her husband. I ask what do I have to think of in my life to give comfort to those that are facing loss or severe grief. I have had a little grief in my life but never to the extremity of a child facing death. I then heard the Lord reveal to me yes you have. I thought for a minute then in my soul I seen it. we all face the thought of losing our loved ones to the grave. A physical grave maybe not, but a spiritual grave of eternal hell and damnation. Yes, we have. anytime a loved one or anyone in our lives are facing this yes we have faced this same thing. We tend to look at it from a fleshly stand point of if it's not physical its not really happening, but let me tell you brothers and sisters we are all facing this same thing with those in your lives. Do your children know God? Are your children on the path to find God in all they do? Does your children have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ, God or Holy Spirit? Have you gotten through to them? Have you tried to get through to them? Have you been leading by example? 

We ask all these questions! Hummm! What do we think now? Well first we must reflect upon the questions. Are we doing that? Yes, we may not have faced the the actual death bed with a loved one, but have you looked to see if your child is facing Hell in their walk? Look in the mirror and ask how am I seen by my loved ones and all those around me. What am I doing to glorify God in my example to my children? know that we can give God all of who we are and He will strengthen us. He will show us a peace and a love and understanding more than we ever knew was possible. Know that as long as those loved ones in our lives draws breath we still have a chance to lead them home and show them the way to Christ Jesus. They may or may not lose this battle they face at the moment. Even if they do know that, you can feel a peace about where they are going and a love for the Lord in the midst of this grief. He will give you strength in this time of your weakness. Just know that I ascribe to all who will repent and turn to Him will be healed. I have to know and keep the faith that death is not the way it must end, No, He can and will bring us complete and utter Restoration in all we do and all our losses. Nothing is too far gone for the Lord Jesus Christ. So, I speak life and I speak life more abundantly over all situations we may face. 

Colossians 3:15 NKJV - 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

Father I thank you right not for a friend such as this. We sweep all we are to the foot of the cross and choose all we walk in. Father we thank you for all the continual comfort we have received and continue to receive. Help me to look like Jesus. Help me to think like Jesus. Help me to reach all that are facing a death sentence and bring them to you, no matter if it's physical or spiritual. Help us to find peace and help us to help those in our lives to find peace in all we do. In the loving precious wonderous graceful kind loving humbling amazing righteous gracious name above all names, Christ Jesus, Amen!

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