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Discover how turning to the Word of God brings solace during times of distress and hardship, providing hope and revival to the soul.
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Finding Comfort for Suffering Escapes from pain (unhealthy)
Finding Comfort for Suffering • Escapes from pain (unhealthy) • Substances (drugs, alcohol, pain meds, etc.)
Finding Comfort for Suffering • Escapes from pain (unhealthy) • Substances (drugs, alcohol, pain meds, etc.) • Work
Finding Comfort for Suffering • Escapes from pain (unhealthy) • Substances (drugs, alcohol, pain meds, etc.) • Work • Pleasure (food, sex, etc.)
Finding Comfort for Suffering • Escapes from pain (unhealthy) • Substances (drugs, alcohol, pain meds, etc.) • Work • Pleasure (food, sex, etc.) • Entertainment (gaming, TV, internet, golf, etc.)
The Scripture as Comfort During Suffering . . . We are driven to the Word of God
Psalm 119:71 (NET Bible) • 71 It was good for me to suffer, so that I might learn your statutes.
Psalm 119:141-143 (NET Bible) • 141 I am insignificant and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts. 142 Your justice endures, and your law is reliable. 143 Distress and hardship confront me, yet I find delight in your commands.
Psalm 119:147-148 (NET Bible) • 147 I am up before dawn crying for help. I find hope in your word. 148 My eyes anticipate the nighttime hours, so that I can meditate on your word.
The Scripture as Comfort During Suffering . . . We are driven to the Word of God
The Scripture as Comfort During Suffering . . . We are driven to the Word of God The Word of God protects our fragile view of God
The Scripture as Comfort During Suffering . . . We are driven to the Word of God The Word of God protects our fragile view of God The Word of God offers comfort
Romans 15:4 (NET Bible) • 4 For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.
Psalm 19:7-8 (NASB) • 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. 8 The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Psalm 119:28 (NET Bible) • 28 I collapse from grief. Sustain me by your word!
Psalm 119:49-50 (NASB) • 49 Remember the word to Your servant, In which You have made me hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction, That Your word has revived me.
Psalm 119:92-93 (NET Bible) • 92 If I had not found encouragement in your law, I would have died in my sorrow. 93 I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have revived me.
The Scripture as Comfort During Suffering . . . We are driven to the Word of God The Word of God protects our fragile view of God The Word of God offers comfort