Comfort

Mandisa sings, "Good Morning." In it are these lyrics: "It's a good morning! Wake up to a brand new day. This morning, I'm stepping, stepping on my way. Good morning! You give me strength, You give me just what I need! And I can feel the hope that's rising up in me!" The Lord's strength can carry us through the day, no matter what we are faced with. His love never ends, and it never fails!

2 Corinthians 1:3-4 tells us, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." (NIV)

Comfort can be one of the most powerful tools a leader can possess. Maxwell says, "We are to empower others with the power God gives us." Comfort can lead to establishing relationships, which is critical in good leadership. Being there for our followers even when they are having difficulties can show them just how much you care about them. Doing so proves that you are willing to go beyond mere words by stepping up and taking action when needed.

Maxwell asks, "Whom in your life do you need to comfort right now?"

Who do you know that needs your comfort, whether that be your physical presence or comforting words? You can comfort someone even if you cannot be physically by his or her side.

Looking back at Mandisa's lyrics can show us that our source of strength is the greatest one available. Our strength comes from the Father! We cannot say that we do not have enough to give someone, especially in this area. Material possessions may be tight, but we can always show others the love, comfort, and presence of the Lord in our lives.

Pray this prayer: Father, thank You for the comfort You give me. Please continue to comfort me and help me to extend that comfort to others, showing them Your love. In Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.

God bless you!