“But behold, I, Jacob, would speak unto you that are pure in heart. Look unto God with firmness of mind, and pray unto him with exceeding faith, and he will console you in your afflictions, and he will plead your cause, and send down justice upon those who seek your destruction.” Jacob 3:1
“As victims, if we are faithful, we can take great comfort in knowing that God will compensate us for every injustice we experience. Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin stated: “The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. … Every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude.” (“The Healing Ointment of Forgiveness” Kevin R. Duncan, April 2016 conference)
If we come to the Lord in faith, if we trust Him, trust in Him, and believe that He can and will do what He said He would do, we can find comfort in any affliction. Our trials often seem unfair, unjust and undeserved – especially when those trials come to us by way of another person’s poor choices. But through our faithfulness and reliance on Christ, we can receive comfort in knowing that God is just and He will make everything right for us in the end if we will just trust in Him and follow Him.
Meditation and Journaling Prompt: Do you believe that Christ can and will do what he says He will do? Where could your faith, or faithfulness be improved? Do you need consoling now?
Call to Action: Where you find your faith lacking, pray for more faith.
Mindfulness Tip of the day: As you practice today, notice when doubt or hurt come into your mind. Try to release it without judging yourself for your doubt.
