MONDAY

Genesis 16:6-11

• How does God bless us when we are poor in spirit?

When you’re down, do you have a specific friend or family member that you always go to? For me, it’s my friend Mat. Mat is the best at commiserating, at empathizing, at understanding, at validating. Even at the worst points in my life, Mat is an eternally uplifting friend.

I think that God is a comforting God. Often, in Scriptures, we hear bold, direct, or even harsh stories about God. I think at his core, Jesus was a comforter. And while most humans don’t have both traits, Jesus was good at challenging and comforting.

Are you feeling down today? If so, try talking to God about it. If you’re feeling in high spirits today, how can you be a comforter to the people around you? Reach out intentionally to someone you know has been going through a tough time. Be the comfort for others, just as God wants to be our comforter.