A Prayer for These Who Are Hurting – Your Every day Prayer – August 10

A Prayer for These Who Are Hurting
By Kristine Brown

“All reward to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the supply of all consolation. He comforts us in all our troubles in order that we will consolation others. When they’re troubled, we will give them the identical consolation God has given us.” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NLT)

We stood within the lobby of our church that Sunday morning— chatting over unbelievable occasions of the previous week. One good friend introduced up the truth that a church simply throughout city grieved over the sudden loss of life of their younger pastor. He left a spouse and two youngsters behind. 

“How might one thing like this occur to such a great household?” one individual requested. As our group took turns sharing their ideas and committing to wish for the grieving household, I couldn’t assist however linger along with her query some time. Many individuals in our group had been hurting, and I didn’t know what to do.

Every single day I come throughout another person who’s hurting. The wants round us can really feel overwhelming if we don’t know the place to show to seek out consolation. The apostle Paul reminded the church at Corinth that God will not be solely merciful. He’s additionally our supply of consolation. God’s presence is the one place we will discover supernatural consolation that may soothe the deepest wounds. However God’s promise to consolation us in our troubles doesn’t cease there. He offers generously in order that we will consolation others of their troublesome occasions, too. 

God’s Phrase says, “He comforts us in all our troubles in order that we will consolation others. When they’re troubled, we will give them the identical consolation God has given us.” (2 Corinthians 1:4 NLT)

Paul informed the church in regards to the troubles he personally endured. He described himself as “crushed and overwhelmed,” and used his testimony to encourage believers. (2 Cor. 1:8) Due to the trials he confronted, he discovered to depend on God greater than ever. What an superior promise from the Lord! He can use our deepest hurts for our good and his glory.

God knew we might have occasions in life once we’d want our brothers and sisters of religion to encompass us with love and tenderness. However I usually hesitate due to concern of claiming the unsuitable factor or not figuring out what to do. Fortunately, God equips us together with his love, guides us by his Spirit, and empowers us to achieve out to a hurting world. God will permit us to be the reply to somebody’s prayer— providing compassion to a hurting coronary heart. 

So, let’s search God’s presence as we ask ourselves, “Who do I do know dealing with trials proper now? Who can I pray for immediately?” Let’s start with this prayer for individuals who are hurting and belief our merciful God to level us towards folks in our lives who want his consolation. 

Let’s pray:

Expensive Heavenly Father,
All over the place round me, I see people who find themselves hurting. They’re coping with issues like grief, disappointment, and discouragement, and so they want your consolation. Be current together with your youngsters proper now, Lord. Assist them really feel your Holy Spirit wrapping them within the heat of your lovingkindness as I pray.

Your Phrase tells me, “Even once I stroll by means of the darkest valley, I can’t be afraid, for you might be shut beside me. Your rod and your workers shield and luxury me.” (Psalm 23:4) Thanks to your promise of consolation, it doesn’t matter what difficulties we undergo.

Individuals in my group, in my church, and even amongst my household and buddies are dealing with trials. I wish to assist them, however I don’t know what I can do. Thanks for reminding me that Jesus was my instance for displaying compassion to those that are hurting. Assist me observe Jesus’ instance and attain out to hurting hearts. Assist me take heed to your steerage and discover methods I can provide consolation. And above all, let me keep in mind to at all times begin with prayer.

In Jesus’ identify, Amen.

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