And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
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who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.
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One of the great joys of being a Christian is comforting others. Sometimes, though, it feels like the weeds of our own bad decisions choke out our ability to do so. Sure, we must deal with the earthly consequences of our sins, but that in no way prevents us from showing God's peace to others. In the throes of our own pain, we are comforted with God's words in Romans 8:28.

Because of our past experiences, we are uniquely qualified to minister to others. According to the Bible, God has specific plans for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11; Ephesians 2:10). Our Father God carries the title of "Father of mercies and God of all comfort" (2 Corinthians 1:3). He is training us to be a comfort for others.

So, friend, don't count yourself out of ministry because of the mistakes in your past. The same merciful embrace God gave you in your day of distress could become the hug you share with others in their day.

Life Lesson: We should seek to comfort others.

Dear God,
Thank You for loving me. Thank You for the grace You give me. Help me not to carry around the wounds of my past but lay them down at Your feet. Lord, I want to extend the same grace You have given me to others. I need You. Please work in my life and my heart. I surrender it ALL to You.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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