Read 2 Corinthians
1:1-7
2 Corinthians 1:4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so
that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive
from God.
Isaiah 40:1 Comfort,
comfort my people, says your God.
Isaiah 51:12 "I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass,
Isaiah 66:13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."
2 Corinthians 7:4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.
2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
2 Corinthians 7:7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.
Isaiah 51:12 "I, even I, am he who comforts you. Who are you that you fear mere mortals, human beings who are but grass,
Isaiah 66:13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."
2 Corinthians 7:4 I have spoken to you with great frankness; I take great pride in you. I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.
2 Corinthians 7:6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
2 Corinthians 7:7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort you had given him. He told us about your longing for me, your deep sorrow, your ardent concern for me, so that my joy was greater than ever.
I had suffered from deep depression since my early teens and
had attempted suicide several times. Eventually I was hospitalized for drug
addiction and was not allowed to leave the hospital for at least three months.
In despair, I prayed, “Lord, nothing will come of my own strength. I am afraid
of the people here. Please save me.”
The answer to my prayers came from scripture. When I read 2
Corinthians 1:1-7, the suffering of Jesus was revealed to me. In my own
suffering, I had forgotten it. Recognizing that I had been focusing only on my
own troubles, I prayed, “Jesus, I am sorry. Please help me to feel your
presence again.” I was given peace and reassurance that God is with us even in
the midst of our pain.
I received a charge that no matter what my circumstances, I
should think about the suffering of Christ. So I pray that in the future, when
I meet people in circumstances similar to my own, I will not hesitate to
support them.
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