"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. He comforts us in our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God. For as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so our comfort overflows through Christ. If we are afflected, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which is experienced in the endurance of the same sufferings that we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that as you share in the sufferings, so you wil share in the comfort." 2 Cor. 1: 3-7
Today I did somthing a little unusual, at least for me....I had a yard sale. I know you are wondering why in the world I would be writing about such a subject. Well, it was a sort of God moment. I like to try to seek God in even the smallest things. A friend of mine needed some help making a little room in her basement and needed a little extra cash for an upcoming trip, so I suggested a yard sale. We loaded up three vehicles worth of stuff and went to my parents home and set up shop. I have never seen so many things....beautiful things. There were so many people who stopped by. I saw all kinds of people, young and old, short and tall, skinny and fluffy, pregnant and not pregnant. As I looked at all the baby things that needed to be sold and all of the people buying things for their children I thought about several things. One...there are so many people who desire to have children who can not who pass venues like this and are saddened. There are people who have children who pass away and they are burdened with the task of selling or giving away things and this brings them great saddness. I've had so many patients in my career who have to take down a nursery that they very much wanted to use and this brings great saddness. I want you to know that if you are, or have been, in any of the above situations 2Cor. 1: 3-7 is for you. Please remember that He is the God of ALL comfort. He comforts us in our afflictions. If others come to your rescue, let them...they are acting as an extension of the Father's hand in providing comfort to you.
I find hope, peace, and understanding in knowing that God knows all my hurts, hangups, and pains. My prayer for you is that our heavenly father will comfort you where ever you are at this very moment.
In Christ's love,
Belinda
