Praying with Paul EP2 - God Of All Comfort
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Praying with Paul EP2 - God Of All Comfort
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When we're suffering too much to feel thankful, Paul shows us in 2 Corinthians that we can always start with adoration—focusing on God's character rather than our circumstances. He addresses God as the 'Father of mercies' and 'God of all comfort,' emphasizing God's personal relationship with us and His comprehensive comfort that covers every affliction we face. Paul acknowledges the reality of suffering without getting stuck in it, quickly moving from pain to God's presence and purpose. The revolutionary insight Paul offers is that God comforts us not just for our own sake, but so we can comfort others in their affliction. Our suffering creates empathy and equips us for ministry. Instead of asking 'Why me?' we can ask 'How can God use this?' There's also a mysterious connection between our suffering and Christ's suffering—we're participating in something bigger than our individual pain. While God's comfort doesn't always mean removing suffering immediately, Revelation 21 promises a future where God will wipe away every tear and end all pain. Until then, we can find purpose in our suffering by connecting it to Christ and using it to minister to others.