Swim Against The Tide

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our afflictions so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

There is a notion floating around that people who have difficult lives are entirely responsible for their situations and they should pull themselves up by their boot straps and clean up the mess themselves. 

That is not what the Bible says.  The Bible states that Jesus comforts us in all our afflictions so that WE are able to comfort others who are afflicted.  It does not say we are to judge whose fault it is that people are suffering. 

We cannot solve everyone’s problems, but we can offer a kind word of encouragement to those who are suffering. 

Be bold.  Swim against the tide.  Give comfort and encouragement to those who are having a rough time in life.