The Comforter- A Thankful Thursday Post
I'll be honest. I've been struggling lately. This time of year is typically hard for me. I still haven't fully adjusted to rural living and it's been over 1/2 a year since I've seen most of extended family. It isn't fully homesickness, but it's just one of the small factors that add up. Lately there's been a lot of little things that are adding up. It's been over a 1/2 of year since we've had encouraging physical support for our mission. You don't realize how much you rely/need a strong church family until you are the church. We have a few families that have been coming and we are SO thankful for them, but it just isn't the same! Of course, the culture shock is still there! I had someone tell me that they once visited Arkansas and they felt almost claustrophobic due to all the trees! I told them I felt similar here... There are next to no trees around here! Wide open fields... Anyway, like I said... right now, there are a bunch of little "issues" that on their own would be nothing. However, they aren't alone. They are added to another "issue" and together they are forming a problem.
Today, I'm thankful for My Comforter
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever." John 14:16
Did you see that? We have a Comforter!
com·fort·er/ˈkəmfərtər/
Noun:
A warm quilt.
A person or thing that provides consolation.
He really does comfort me like this. Does He comfort you like that? Yes, things can be overwhelming, but all I have to do is run to Jesus!
Amen!
What are you thankful for today?
8 comments:
I agree: I am so thankful He is my comforter. A real and tangible help in times of trouble.
that does sound difficult. so encouraged that you are leaning on our perfectly able and strong God for your strength :)
It's wonderful that you are finding the blessing in it all. Thankful for our comforter! 8)
I'll be praying that God will meet your needs right where you are!!! I know know for a certainty that where God guides, He'll also provide...so I'll be praying that God does that for you, too...whatever it may be!!! When I lived overseas as an exchange student, especially in the beginning, I was really lonely. While I was praying for God to bring me along some good friends, I also prayed that God would help me to be thankful for all the blessings I had right then and there...and that He'd help me to focus on those more and encourage my heart all at the same time. You know what? He did it, too :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of CAlifornia, Heather :)
Hi Erika, It sounds like you are a church plant, My husband is a pioneer pastor and it is a difficult road. So true what you said about the church family. We have so tried to be that to others, however new Christian rarely give back. I am also many mile from my Family....so I feel you pain I to am thankful for my Comforter. He has been extra gentle with me lately...our sixth child was just stillborn. Saying a prayer for you, I so appreciate your honesty--it blessed this grieving mommy's heart.
Tesha prayers to you and your family!!!
I also know what it is like to be uprooted from everything and miss all everyone. I am praying God is with you and you are able to find strength and comfort through Him.
I am sorry to hear that you haven't seen your extended family in a while and sorry to hear about the adjustment and other issues as well.
I always feel so thankful to be a Christian and to know our Father during times of trial...honestly, I don't know how I would make it through without that!
I am sorry to hear that you haven't seen your extended family in a while and sorry to hear about the adjustment and other issues as well.
I always feel so thankful to be a Christian and to know our Father during times of trial...honestly, I don't know how I would make it through without that!
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