Matthew 5:4 NIV — Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Yesterday we reflected on Naomi’s grief from the book of Ruth. I asked you to draw close to Naomi as we walked through her grief with her. As Naomi dealt with her loss, Ruth, her daughter in-law, became an agent of comfort. Later Naomi’s family redeemer, Boaz, also was an agent of comfort. It is inevitable that at some point in our lives we will experience loss. Today I ask you to draw close to a time you have mourned the loss of a loved one. Reflect on those who comforted you during your grief. How did they comfort you? What was most comforting to you as you mourned? Make a list of all of the ways you were comforted. Star or highlight the gestures that were most comforting to you. Make a plan to duplicate the gesture the next time you have the opportunity to be an agent of comfort to others. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for sending comfort when I mourn. Show me ways I can be an agent of comfort for others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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