"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our tribulations so that we may be able to comfort them who are in any trouble, by the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted of God." II Corinthians 1:3-4 KJV

How important it is to be reminded that our God is a God of all comfort, at all times and in every circumstance. His comfort comes to us through His indwelling presence and His written Word, the Bible. Note that one of the reasons He comforts us is so that we may be able to comfort others who are in trouble. The ability to pass on His comfort is predicated on our accepting His comfort in our times of need. Is God possibly preparing you to have a comforting ministry with people in your circle of influence? "Every suffering can be blessed because it hollows out a place in us for God and His comfort, which is infinite joy," - Peter Kreeft