Devotion for Today

Comfort in Mourning

June 18, 2013

What a wonderful God we have . . . who so wonderfully comforts and strengthens us . . .
–2 Corinthians 1:3,4 (TLB)

The Bible teaches unmistakably that we can triumph over bereavement. The Psalmist said, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Self-pity can bring no enduring comfort. The fact is, it will only add to your misery. And unremitting grief will give you little consolation in itself, for grief begets grief. Sorrow, or mourning, when it is borne in a Christian way, contains a built-in comfort. “Happy are they that mourn; for they shall be comforted.” There is comfort in mourning, because we know that Christ is with us. He has said, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Suffering is endurable if we do not have to bear it alone; and the more compassionate the Presence, the less acute the pain.

Prayer for the day

Thank You, loving heavenly Father, for the promise that when we mourn You will comfort us. I have felt the healing of Your consolation in the past and know You will never fail me.

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23 Comments

Joe says 6.18.2013, 07:06 a.m.

Amen.

ESTHER says 6.18.2013, 07:06 a.m.

It is difficult sometimes to face trials, sorrow, griefs and so on. But God has manny ways to teach us. First, sorrow, trials ... help us to take part in the suffering of Jesus. Second it helps us to get more closer to God.

Gerry says 6.18.2013, 06:21 a.m.

Thank you Lord for your calming Holy Spirit during times of loss . Without your loving touch the pain would be unbearable. Thank you once again for the comforting reminder that this is not the end.

Sheababenjamin says 6.18.2013, 02:51 a.m.

We are not comforted to be comfortable but to be comforters .

kelvin says 6.17.2013, 10:37 a.m.

I trust in God's unfailing love. I really need God's help because I am about to take the second step of faith in my life, I want to marry but I have no Job, no home, no income. I need your prayers brethren for God to do a miracle in my life. I believe in the miraculous power of God.

madonna says 6.18.2012, 9:49 p.m.

I ask that you give me strength and gain my family back the way we were.Things have been so tough that my family is falling apart.I need guidance to pull us back together and build for a better future.Please I pray to see clear and make better decisions.

Cheri says 6.18.2012, 12:26 a.m.

Thank you Lord that you promised that you will never leave nor forsaken us, that you bring us beauty for ashes.

Betty says 6.18.2012, 11:12 a.m.

Draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you.

Nancy Christofaro says 6.18.2012, 10:55 a.m.

Please pray that God will restore and heal my relationship with my son, his wife and children. There has been a major misunderstanding and we need cooler heads to prevail as well as the need for Gods presence and restoration.Thank you Lord!

Beverly says 6.18.2012, 10:32 a.m.

I lost my mom in February ..I am hurting so bad...I know my mom is in heaven. But I cant seem to get over losing her...I'm a only daughter and I feel so much pain....I'm glad she is out of her pain..but I miss her so much..I feel lost..

samina says 6.18.2012, 09:47 a.m.

remember me in your prayers searching for life partner

l-lc says 6.18.2012, 08:44 a.m.

Thank you, LORD for being there all the time, closer than a brother. i/we would not make it without You. Amen

Joe says 6.18.2012, 08:33 a.m.

Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for never abandoning us.

JR says 6.18.2012, 08:09 a.m.

Don't put off showing your loved one, spouse, parent, child, etc. how much you love them for one never knows when there will be no tomorrow -- and then the guilt is tremendous. Thank God for loving me and always being there for me.

George says 6.18.2012, 08:00 a.m.

death of anybody is not easy, and we all bereave one's loss. But, we know that God has set the time that we all die and we should accept it. They are in God's hands, and we just need to remember them and who is in charge.

Gerry says 6.18.2012, 07:26 a.m.

He will dry your tears of grief and mend your broken heart if you will only ask and believe.p

Kim says 6.18.2012, 05:18 a.m.

SERENITY PRAYER GOD grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, COURAGE to change the things I can, and WISDOM to know the difference. 1 KINGS 3:9,28

Cyndy says 6.18.2012, 01:45 a.m.

When my husband passed away 6 years ago, I started reading my Bible all the time. The Lord and His Word is what got me through my grief. I still read my Bible every day. Praise the Lord!!

vivek says 6.18.2012, 00:24 a.m.

Thank you lord for comforting me today, please make me strong , and i want more of you inside me.

Sandra says 6.18.2011, 1:51 p.m.

It was through the illness and death of my beloved earthly father that I found my beloved Heavenly Father. He alone has mended my shattered heart, shown me the purpose of my life (to live in Him, bringing all glory to Him) and given me a peace that surpasses all understanding and circumstance. Thank You Precious Lord Jesus!

Rich says 6.18.2011, 09:16 a.m.

Please Lord comfort me and guide me through your message of the day. I am indeed hurting.

Gerry says 6.18.2011, 06:22 a.m.

The pain of loosing a loved on can be excruciating. However you do not have to bear it alone. God's Holy Spirit is ready, willing and able to comfort you in a way that surpasses human understanding. We must also remember that we will definitely, re-unite with Christian loved ones who have gone to be with the Lord ahead of us. Our Almighty and Loving, God cannot lie so try and seek comfort in this great truth.

Glory says 6.18.2011, 01:55 a.m.

Yes, What a wonderful God we have!