Lately I have felt... off. I'm ecstatic to be at school, I love seeing all of my friends, classes have started... I'm happy. But at the same time, I'm not. It's really quite strange and I don't exactly know what my problem is. I've been trying to turn to God for answers and comfort. Sometimes our struggles seem too much to bear. That is, until we bring our troubles to God and asked Him for help. It's hard to do that, but every time you do, it is absolutely worth it.
I often talk to God and pray to Him when I need that help, when I need that comfort. And His word definitely has a comforting quality to it. It brings peace. Assurance. He comforts me when I feel like I have no one to talk to or when I feel like I have no one who understands me. He comforts me when I am simply at a loss. When I don't know what to say. When I don't know what to think. But the mere fact that I know He is always with me helps and I am usually made to feel better. I have thus learned that sometimes it is perfectly fine to be at a loss. God makes up for what we don't have with unconditional love, mercy, and grace. Knowing these things are characteristics of my God is comforting, even. Sometimes I feel like I don't deserve to be comforted. I am a wretched person and don't feel like I am worthy of help or love. I don't even always do my best to comfort people when something is wrong in their lives, so why should someone, even God, want to comfort me? But my goodness, I am always completely grateful for what my God does to make me feel better and uplift me. For me, the smallest bit of encouragement is usually incredibly encouraging.
I really think, however, the fact that I know my God never turns His ear from me is an amazing realization. So whenever I feel that people aren't willing to listen, I can let my voice and thoughts rise to God and know that He not just hears but listens, and understands me entirely. Beautiful.
'You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them and you listen to their cry...'
[Psalm 10:17]
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Amen. It truly is great. The that God never gets tired of heearing my mouth is amazing! I don't bore Him, He doesn't go to sleep, He doesn't chastise my cries. That in itself is enough to make me feel better :) I pray that God will continue to bless and comfort you greatly =)
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