"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be bable to console those who are in amy affliction..." (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
Life is hard. Sometimes physically, sometimes financially, sometimes ethically----all these affect our spirit. The struggles of life that is found in everyday living wears on our hearts, minds, souls, and strength. But hear this Good News: God consoles us when we struggle. "Console: to alleviate the grief or sense of loss; to comfort" (Webster's Dictionary)
God alleviates/lessens/takes away our loss and our suffering. But first, we must bring that pain before God. "With my voice I cry to the LORD:" (Psalm 142:1) We must share with God all our struggles and doubts, our fears and anxieties and lay them at God's feet.
And then comes the truly hard part. We must wait. And listen. And be patient. God will show us a way through the affliction. And we will be able to recognize the path God provides us because it will line up with the characteristics and traits of God. God's answers will align us with Jesus and Jesus' reactions, responses and choices. This is how we will know.
God will be our light in the darkness. Trust in that. Oh may we trust in that.
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