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I'm doing a bible study right now called, "Brave, honest questions women ask" [being "brave" by society's standards is much different than in God's eyes!] and one of the points made provided so much encouragement today, I wanted to share.  It says,

"This week I want you to focus on these aspects of God's character:

He is the Father of Jesus, your Savior; He is the God of compassion; and He is the God of all comfort.  No matter your trouble.  No matter your disease.  No matter your hardship or problem or disappointment.  No matter what makes you tremble inside.  Only God can give a divine and powerful comfort that comes to us from the depths of His character."

This week's study is about how we each have fear but with God we can face these fears bravely.  The author also says something that hit home,

"...no one gets a free pass in this world.  No immunity idols exist to help us become survivors.  Cancer, catastrophes, and awful consequences exist because we live in a fallen world.  Evil is present.  Sin is inside of us and all around us." 

And yet, she goes on to provide encouragement with the verse John 16:33:

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble.  But take heart!  I have overcome the world."



I hope that no matter what this week, year, month brings your way that you are encouraged that God is bigger than all your fears, failures and feelings of inadequacy.  I pray that you feel God's divine comfort regardless of what your troubles you are facing.  I pray you have a wonderful week!

xx