Comfort in Christ

Tonight I read:

Alma 31:31
 O Lord, my heart is exceedingly sorrowful; wilt thou comfort my soul in Christ. O Lord, wilt thou grant unto me that I may have strength, that I may suffer with patience these afflictions which shall come upon me, because of the iniquity of this people.


For so many years I struggled to know what it meant to have a relationship with Christ and suffered so much because I didn't know how to accept that his suffering was for me. I kept missing the mark and thinking there was more to it than just accepting him. But there isn't. I always believed in him, and knew that he is the Son of God and such and that he did what he did for all of us so that we could return to live with God again. But somehow that didn't translate to my heart and soul. It's crazy, right? What was I missing?

Well, I know God has been patient with me and has taught me every day of my life what it means to have a relationship with His Son. And I am grateful for that testimony. In my times of trial he has shown me that he is my closest friend. I used to feel so alone and abandoned by everyone in my life, now I just feel his love even more when I am by myself. He truly does comfort me. I know of no greater peace.

John 16:33


These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.