“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. For just as we share abundantly in the sufferings of Christ, so also our comfort abounds through Christ. If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient and endurance of the same suffering we suffer. And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.”

2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Title: CLICHES OF LIFE

We often hear the phrase, “everything happens for a reason”. It’s a cliché but definitely TRUE. Yes, everything in our life happens because God allows it to be that way. Even the sufferings, trials, difficulties, burden, despair, depression, hurt, challenges or whatever you call the unfavourable situation you are in at the moment is known to God. And He allows those to happen because He wants us to despair for life with His presence. He wants us to cling to Him even in our most difficult moment and believe that even suffering has purpose. As said in 2 Corinthians 1 “He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God”. Therefore, it is not true that during your downfall, God abandons you. As a matter of fact, you can actually be a blessing to others who are in the same situation as yours by the reflection of Jesus in your life despite every trouble you are in. You can be an inspiration to others not only during the best times of your life but also in your low points.

Another cliché? “God will never give you more that you can handle”. And this one is FALSE. If that’s true, then we are superhuman! Imagine easily juggling every challenges in your life all at the same time, that would have been beautiful and absolutely comforting. If that is the case, then we won’t know despair, weakness, trials or we will not even see something as a challenge at all and we will be so comforted that we will not seek the Lord. Sad but true, most people seek Christ when they are placed in situation they can no longer bear. God pushes us even beyond our limit because He wants us to embrace life and despair for more. To understand that walking with God entails trust including favourable, unfavourable, happiness, despair , good and bad circumstances of our life. And we must keep in mind that despite pushing us beyond our borders, He promises life and peace. We must extend that peace, comfort and love we experienced from God to others and be a blessing. Remember, you can never share something you never possess in the first place. Find hope, peace and love in every aspect of your life so you may be able to bring that to the table.

Prayer:

“God of all mercy and God of all comforts, He comforts us so we may be able comfort others”

  • Ask for comfort and peace in your heart
  • Is there someone in your life that you can share your story and speak of comfort
  • Ask God to be able to give you courage to approach that person and speak peace to them

**Whatever situation you are in at the moment, keep in mind that even in our disappointments have purpose. Ask God to use your story and be a blessing to others. Ask for bravery and peace that others may be inspired by your grace and faith despite all the seemingly unfavourable circumstances in your life.