The True Source of Comfort - Dana Rongione

“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” II Corinthians 1:3-4

The past several months have been stressful. Due to the economic crisis, my husband was laid off and it has been extremely difficult to make ends meet. At first, I wasn't worried. After all, God had always met our needs. I knew He would not only give my husband a new job, but that He would give him a better job. I was determined to trust God no matter what.

As the months passed, however, my faith began to dwindle. I felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster, trying to trust in God but often wondering if He still cared. I began turning to other things for comfort. I talked with friends, immersed myself in good books. I would go on daily hikes trying to take my mind off my troubles—then I turned to food.

I’d always heard of comfort food but, until recently, I had never really understood why it was called that. I understand now. In my deepest despair, I wanted nothing more than to drown myself in a tub of ice cream. Chocolate in all shapes and sizes were frequent forms of comfort. I became dependent on sodas and energy drinks for a “boost” to get me through the day. The problem was, the more I indulged in these comfort foods, the more I craved them. I couldn't get enough. I wasn't hungry but I wanted to eat, and the only things I craved were things that were bad for me. I tried to stop, but I I needed the comfort.

Then one day the Lord reminded me that He is the Comforter. He assured me if I needed comfort, He could do a much better job than a candy bar. That reminder helped me get my eating habits back on track. I still indulge every now and then, but I'm not dependent on those foods for comfort. I've found Jesus offers all the comfort I need. The best part is, just like the comfort foods, the more time I spend with Jesus, the more I want to spend, and that's a craving I don't have to resist!

Do you have a need for comfort? Turn to Him. He will comfort you.


Dana Rongione is a full-time Christian freelance writer and writing coach. She is the author of numerous devotions, articles, stories, songs, poems, and books. Dana is the creator of “Creating a World of Your Own: Your Guide to Writing Fiction,” an 8-week e-class designed to educate and inspire beginning writers. Her devotional site, “A Word Fitly Spoken,” is intended to uplift and encourage believers in all walks of life.






Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN-13: 978-1448629695
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