How to Reach Out for God’s Comfort

When you need comfort, what do you reach for first? Even as a Christian, it took me years to reach out for God’s comfort before anything else.

Comfort in the Wrong Things

Without thinking, I used to immediately reach for creature comforts when I felt sad, lonely or rejected. These were my favorite go-to items…are any of them on your list as well?

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How to Find Comfort and Joy When Sorrow Persists

How to Find Comfort and Joy When Sorrow Persists

Though Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, it’s not always easy to find comfort and joy if your heart is weighed down in sorrow, unless you ask God for help.

This year, I’m grieving a living death. The sorrow rises up from a deep spring, unbidden. It sometimes pours out in the very moment I’m rejoicing over God’s blessings. As I look at Christmas lights, enjoy hot tea and cookies, or listen to Christmas music, my sorrow suddenly threatens my peace.

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