2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV — Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.

Yesterday, I asked you to remember a time you have suffered loss and to recall those who comforted you as you mourned. Naomi had her daughter in-law, Ruth, and later her family redeemer, Boaz, to show her comfort. Today is Thankful Thursday. Take time to intentionally thank one of those persons who served as an agent of comfort for you in your time of grief. Remind them of the specific act that meant most to you. Send a text, make a phone call, or better yet, write a thank you note. By being intentional about thanking him/her for the act of comfort, you are also encouraging future acts of comfort. Use your experience with comfort as a guide for you as you comfort others.

Let’s pray. Thank You God for comforting me and sending others to be agents of comfort. Guide and direct me as I have opportunities to comfort others. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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