GOD HUGS US AND HOLDS US

“Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.  Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”

2 Corinthians 1:2-4 KJV

Have you ever been brokenhearted and felt like crying but you didn’t want anyone to see you cry?  I think that is especially true of men.  We have given men the message that they shouldn’t cry.  Jesus cries with us when we are hurting because He loves us and He knows how it feels to be brokenhearted.

Just as parents hold their children and hug them when they fall and get hurt or are brokenhearted, God hugs us and holds us as He tenderly dries our tears with kisses of love and compassion.  We have a loving Heavenly Father Who really cares about us.  When we cry, He cries with us.  O how God loves us!

God comforts us when we are hurting and we should comfort one another.  We don’t know what is going on in other people’s lives.  They may look fine and even be smiling but inside they are sad and heartbroken.  Every person in the world needs to be comforted and encouraged.  Are we encouraging one another?

Heavenly Father, please help us to comfort and encourage one another just as You comfort and encourage us.  Thank You for all the times You have encouraged and comforted me as You dried my tears with tender kisses of love.  I love You dear Father, and I appreciate You.  In Jesus’ Name, I pray.  Amen.

Joanne Lowe

July 1, 2015