--Oh My Soul ~~ [You're Not Alone]

~~"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God
of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the
comfort we ourselves receive from God. -[2 Corinthians 1:3-4] (NIV)

--THIS morning I stumbled to the kitchen to pour myself a cup of tea. My body ached, and light-headedness had me gripping the walls for support. Another night of insomnia. It was going to be a "stuck in bed" sort of day. My grandson was sitting in his booster seat at the table and lit up.

"Book?" he asked hopefully. He loves when I read to him, even though we have to squeeze it in around his family's busy routine.

"Not today, buddy. Gramma's not feeling well."
He gave me his most sympathetic look. "Hug? he asked.

I picked him up, and he nestled into my shoulder, patting my back gently. Bliss and comfort in a little two-year-old package.

The experience left me thinking about the many ways Jesus sends us comfort. When we open our Bible, words may spring off the page that are exactly what we need to hear. A song may open our heart and stir us to worship. A friend may call or text or email with an encouraging note. Or a two-year-old may wrap chubby arms around our neck. In whatever form it takes, we can acknowledge that Jesus is pouring out His love to us. His compassion acknowledges our hurt and never belittles us. His tenderness helps us receive His grace, and His strength empowers us to endure and offer His comfort to others. ~~

--"Lord G-D, thank You, that you are always with us and give us the strength to carry on, one day at a time. We put our trust in You, our Rock and our Redeemer. In Jesus Name~ amen."
-"Why are you in despair, O my soul:
And why have you become disturbed within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise Him
For the help of His presence." [Psalm 42:5]

~~GUIDEPOSTS/Mornings With Jesus~//SH~--"Oh My Soul"//Casting Crowns// <https://youtu.be/3DIi0DRq6ww>
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