Wednesday, April 3, 2013

C is for Comfort


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“The God of all comfort who comforts us in all of our afflictions…”
2 Corinthians 1:3

Although he tried to hide it, I had never seen my husband so anxious. The next morning he was to be transported from our local hospital to another, further away, for heart surgery. I couldn’t go with him but would meet him there.  

He had never experienced anything like this. I prayed that God would be a real presence inside that ambulance! I also needed to feel God’s comfort because I was anxious myself!

When I knew they were on the road, I left to pick up our daughter who lived in another town. Due to heavy traffic, I was concerned that we would be unable to arrive in time to meet the ambulance.  Praying as I drove, I pulled back onto the highway. Much to our amazement and relief I was directly behind the ambulance carrying my husband! He was able to see us following along!

I had asked for comfort and God, Our Comforter, responded out of His love and awareness of our anxieties to comfort all of us! In the midst of our trials we can always call on Him and know that He will answer!

©2013 Cheryl Andreus

5 comments:

  1. Praying for continued comfort for you and Frank on this journey, Cheryl. Thanks for sharing this uplifting post.

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  2. What an encouraging testimony of God's faithfulness to us. Thank you, Cheryl.

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  3. Cheryl, Awesome. God does give us what we need when we need it. I am so thankful for that. Thanks for sharing this.

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  4. Cheryl,
    What a beautiful story--God is amazing! Thanks for sharing this testimony of God's comfort.

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  5. He is so faithful, isn't he! Praise God that His loving comfort and presence is so very real to you in this very challenging time!

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