Quotes about Comfort

Lay claim to the nearness of God. Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you (Heb. 13.5 NIV).

I keep thinking of all the people who cast despairing eyes toward the dark heavens and cry "Why?" And I imagine him. I imagine him listening. I picture his eyes misting and a pierced hand brushing away a tear. And although he may offer no answer, although he may solve no dilemma, although the question may freeze painfully in midair, he who also was once alone, understands.

Not once did Christ use his supernatural powers for personal comfort.

Ponder this the next time your world goes from calm to chaos… . Jesus knows how you feel.

Thank you, God. For the jam on our toast and the milk on our cereal. For the blanket that calms us and the joke that delights us and the warm sun that reminds us of God's love.

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him. Psalm 145:18

This kind of peace is not a human achievement. It is a gift from above. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27 NIV).

When you see the torches and feel the betrayer's kiss, remember the Father's words: "I will never leave you; I will never abandon you."20

Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. MATTHEW 5:4

Jesus wept" (John 11:35).

We have a heavenly Father who is with us through every trial.

Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light: Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.4