When we’re in the midst of pain and suffering, it can feel like we’ll never be happy again, nothing good can come from our circumstances, and there’s no reason to continue living. But those are lies. God can redeem, use, and work through our pain. And when He does, we eventually have the opportunity to comfort others. There is a “Fellowship of Suffering.” People who’ve suffered are uniquely equipped and qualified to comfort people who are suffering.
Comfort those who need comforting with the comfort you have received. If you’ve been there, you’re uniquely qualified to comfort those who are still there. This will bring purpose to your pain and bring life to your soul.
