2 Cor 7:4-6

Great is my confidence in you; great is my boasting on your behalf. I am filled with comfort; I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction. For even when we came into Macedonia our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side: conflicts without, fears within. But God, who comforts the depressed, comforted us by the coming of Titus; 2 Cor 7:4-6

Our troubles can seem so overwhelming at times. I have often been in the middle of a tough time and felt in my heart an overwhelming desire to just stay home, alone, and just sleep. It seems like that is the most comforting thing I could do in those times, but that is not the case. Paul had suffered greatly when he came to Macedonia, both physically and spiritually, but in the midst of that trial, he was comforted by the visit of his friend and fellow believer; Titus. In this visit, Paul realized that God had sent Titus to comfort them and welcomed it with open arms. When we are in trials, like Paul, we might feel that the last thing we want is a visitor or to go to church, but that is exactly where we need to go! It is there that God can speak to us, comfort us, and encourage us through each other. Don't allow the enemy to disable the great source of strength and healing that is the fellowship of believers. Get out of your pit of despair and allow God to shine some light into the darkness, giving you a proper perspective and view of your trial. Then, you can face the trial with renewed faith and trust in God's ability to show you His love, grace, and power, even in this time.