Comfort in the storm

 **"Comfort in the Storm"**  

*A Prayer for Healing in Sorrow*  

**Key Scripture:**  

*"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit."* (Psalm 34:18)  

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### **1. The Cry for Help**  

*"Father, my heart is heavy—weighed down by grief [or pain, loneliness, etc.]. Like Hannah wept before You (1 Samuel 1:10), I pour out my soul. Catch every tear in Your bottle (Psalm 56:8). Where I have no words, let Your Spirit groan for me (Romans 8:26)."*  

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### **2. The Divine Exchange**  

*By Jesus’ suffering (Isaiah 53:3-4), I release:*  

- **My sorrow** ← for His *joy* (Psalm 30:11)  

- **My loneliness** ← for His *presence* (Hebrews 13:5)  

- **My despair** ← for His *hope* (Romans 15:13)  

*"You bore my griefs—I refuse to carry what You already paid for!"*  

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### **3. The Comforting Truths**  

**🔹 You Are Seen**  

*"Hagar named You *El Roi*—the God Who Sees Me (Genesis 16:13). You witness my pain."*  

**🔹 You Are Held**  

*"As the Father held Jesus in Gethsemane (Luke 22:43), His arms cradle you now."*  

**🔹 This Is Temporary**  

*"Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes (Psalm 30:5). This storm will pass."*  

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### **4. The Practical Steps**  

1️⃣ **Breathe Scripture**  

- *"When anxiety is great within me, Your consolation comforts my soul."* (Psalm 94:19)  

2️⃣ **Lean on Community**  

- *"Carry each other’s burdens."* (Galatians 6:2)  

3️⃣ **Worship Through Tears**  

- *"I will sing to the Lord, even in my suffering."* (Job 35:10)  

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### **5. The Standing Promises**  

- **Psalm 147:3** – *"He heals the brokenhearted."*  

- **Matthew 5:4** – *"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."*  

- **Revelation 21:4** – *"No more crying or pain in eternity."*  

**🌿 Note:** *"Sorrow is real—but so is the Savior who walks through it with you."*  

**Carry This Truth Today:**  

*"The Lord is my Shepherd—He leads me through valleys *and* to still waters."* (Psalm 23:2,4)