What Consoles You?

This is the question that will decide everything in your life, so you better have a good answer.
What consoles you? 

Well, first of all, what exactly does console mean? Webster says "to alleviate or lessen grief, sorrow, or disappointment" and "to give solace or comfort". Maybe you can counter that you don't know anyone close to you who has died so you don't have any grief to be lessened. But grief isn't the only thing from which we ask
for comfort. 

We are all hurting. We are all asking for something more than this life. Each one of us faces disappointment every day. And when we are overcome by that ache, the sadness that makes us miserable and empty inside, where do we run for comfort?

Comfort can be found in so many things. Friends. Family. Food. Drugs. Alcohol. Crying. Loud music. Fixing trucks. Shopping. Puppy dogs. Taking a hike. Texting. Fishing. Sleep. Casinos. Pornography. Talking. Cooking. Video games. Sex. Bullying. Facebook. Singing. Drawing. Riding a bike. Gardening. Starbucks. Laughing. Playing golf. Books.

Where do you run when you want to escape?
What consoles you?

We need to get to the point in our lives where
the one thing that consoles us is Jesus Christ. 

Next time you are facing disappointment, grief, or sadness, run to Him. Let Him be your escape. Let Him hold you when there is nothing else that satisfies you. Let Him embrace you when words can't speak for the hurt and disappointment you feel. Run to Him. You don't even have to say a word, just let His hope and love fill your heart and bring you solace and peace. Let Him be your everything and I promise you will be consoled by every pain you will ever have to face.

*Disclaimer: This post was inspired by a talk given by
Father Jeff Kirby.