Key Ideas
Faith Fact
God helps me when bad things happen.
Faith Verse
Philippians 4:13 (NLT)
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Question of the Day: Where can I find comfort?
Read about It
Read: 2 Corinthians 1:3–7
When bad things happen or when people are sad, they search for comfort in many places. Some may cuddle up with their favorite blanket. Others may go for a walk or a run. Some may listen to music or talk to a friend. Although these things may be of some value, none of them can compare to the comfort God provides.
God is the source of all comfort. He has a plan and purpose for our life, and, sometimes, for reasons only known to Him, He allows bad things to happen. He uses these times to draw us closer to Him and to strengthen our faith. He also uses these events in our life to give us opportunities to encourage others who may face similar situations. We can receive comfort from God, and we can direct others to Him to receive the comfort they need.
Talk about It
| Question 1. How do you respond when you’re sad or when bad things happen?
Answer 1. Answers may vary.
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| Question 2. Who is the source of all comfort?
Answer 2. God, our merciful Father (2 Corinthians 1:3)
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| Question 3. How can God use us to bring comfort to others?
Answer 3. “He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.” (2 Corinthians 1:4)
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| Question 4. When you are going through a difficult time, why should you go to God for your comfort?
Answer 4. God is the source of all comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3)
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Question 5. How may God want to use you to comfort those around you? Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
God, thank You for the comfort You bring. Thank You for always being there for me. Help me to always share Your comfort with those around me. Amen.