One main difference between Christian friends and other well-meaning friends is that Christian friends can bring real comfort.  Christian friends will focus on the power of Christ to get you through whatever grief you may be experiencing.  Only God – and those pointing to his love for us – can show us his plan for eternal comfort.

Indeed, even  at the darkest moments, He leads us and guides us safely to the other side, where there is hope and light.  Remember 2 Corinthians, chapter 1, verses 3-4:

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

Amazing, right?  We are called to be ambassadors and spread comfort!  Do you think that is possible for you to do when you are hurting yourself?  I can assure you that it is.  And you will find it is the very best way to overcome grief – by comforting someone else.

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