Comfort

This month I fasted pop( soft drinks), ice cream and all sweets. I have a real sweet tooth and still baked cookies and brownies for my Mom so this fast has been a real challenge for me. On the 22nd day, I learned that my mother’s brother had passed away in Arizona and I had to go to break the news to her. It was a very difficult day and as I drove home that night, I thought, “I sure could use some ice cream right now”, but I resisted. I just prayed for my Aunt and Mom for the rest of the drive home.

Two days later , as I was reading the Road Trip Devotion and reflecting on the week, the thought came to me-I don’t need to turn to ice cream for comfort in times of stress or sorrow. Jesus is is all I need. He sent the Holy Spirit to be my comforter. I need to just find comfort in His Word and turn to Christ for my strength. I think that is the lesson God had for me this past month.

Linda