Finding Comfort

 And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that you may know that I, the LORD, which call you by your name, am the God of Israel. (Isaiah 45:3)

 It always helps me to know that whatever affliction, test, or challenge I’m enduring will ultimately serve a good purpose.

 I find great comfort in reminding myself that the Lord has a plan, in spite of the setbacks or losses we face throughout life, and if I’ll just keep trusting in Him, He will be able to perfect that plan according to His will.

 One of the main benefits from times of testing is that these are so often the times when we run to Him and we find the hidden treasures of His secret place in sweet communion with Him.

 He wants you to reach out to Him at those times, and let Him give you His personal words of direction, encouragement, and reassurance. Just think, the Lord Himself wants to be your personal shepherd.

 And when you feel alone, when you need a shoulder to cry on, someone to understand, a word of sympathy and encouragement, He is always with you! —M. Fontaine [1]

 But do we look at life with the certainty that the best is yet to come? That water can be transformed into a better wine? For when friendship with Him grows, life can only grow in beauty and taste. —Cesare Beltrami

[1] M. Fontaine Anchor Jesus, Our Good Sheperd