tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094700953309998492.post877440352409110012..comments2024-03-17T00:31:57.558-04:00Comments on Unremarkable Files: Being (or Not Being) Comforted By God When Everything Is TerribleJenny Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06320766378823015885noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094700953309998492.post-14764246042799945042016-09-25T17:38:35.185-04:002016-09-25T17:38:35.185-04:00Thanks, Jenny for this. We have to always read the...Thanks, Jenny for this. We have to always read the Scripture in context, to get the entire meaning. I've felt not comforted too, before. And I know it's the same reason, I wasn't wiliing to give up control to God. Because He is ALWAYS there, whether we "Feel" Him or not!PurpleSlobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323141115018411511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094700953309998492.post-23159811239251727502016-09-25T08:37:16.448-04:002016-09-25T08:37:16.448-04:00That is such a good point, and looking back I actu...That is such a good point, and looking back I actually do think there were many people and experiences that were comforting me in small ways that I was not recognizing at the time. I would've rather had a moment where the clouds parted and angels sang and I miraculously felt all better, so I chose to ignore the smaller mercies that weren't immediately recognizable. <br /><br />So sorry Jenny Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320766378823015885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094700953309998492.post-28005941434074097492016-09-24T01:35:39.532-04:002016-09-24T01:35:39.532-04:00From someone whose life has been as exciting as a ...From someone whose life has been as exciting as a soap opera (though it would be spread amongst several characters or be too unbelievable even than a soap)I can testify that it can take a while to recognize the quiet voice of comfort. Sometimes it took looking back to see where the comfort was extended. Other times the extended comfort was rejected by the"logic" of my mind not Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094700953309998492.post-30717530021749238942016-09-23T11:23:21.839-04:002016-09-23T11:23:21.839-04:00Such a great reminder that God's in control! H...Such a great reminder that God's in control! He has a plan for our lives and if we follow his lead it will only enhance our lives even in troubled times. He makes all bad things for good. Crystal Green from Sharing Life's Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02707174267043975195noreply@blogger.com