Hugs Daily Inspirations Words of Comfort

Comfort is an easy thing to define but can be difficult to grasp-especially in our troubled world. All around are challenges, some great and some small, and we all feel weighed down by obligations that at times threaten to overwhelm. When the stress presses in, we seek comfort, and this little book points to a very big God who is the eternal source of peace and hope. Each day of the year offers an inspirational message, an uplifting scripture, and a peace-filled quote. These words of comfort are fitting for experiences from minor sadness to profound grief. It is the perfect gift for anyone going through the sadness of illness, job loss, the death of a loved one, or any of the many disappointments of life. In a world of pain, loss, and wrong turns, the need for gentle words of hope, courage, peace, and comfort is everywhere. Because God is a God of comfort, the messages in this little book offer a big hug of comfort and the promise of better things to come.

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Introduction January January 1 Finding Comfort in an Uncomfortable World January 2 Faith Is the Answer January 3 An Attitude of Gratitude January 4 Asking for Directions January 5 God Wants to Use You January 6 This Is the Day January 7 Your Highest Aspirations January 8 The Power of Prayer January 9 Measuring Your Words January 10 The Fear Factor January 11 Not Enough Hours? January 12 God's Guidance January 13 Limitless Power, Limitless Love January 14 When Opportunity Knocks January 15 Look Up and Move On January 16 Finding Comfort Every Day January 17 Finding Comfort in God's Promises January 18 The Cure for Guilt January 19 Finding Happiness January 20 Sharing the Gift of Hope January 21 Infinite Possibilities January 22 Relying on God January 23 Growing with God January 24 Honoring God January 25 Live Your Life January 26 Forgiving and Forgetting January 27 Learning from Mistakes January 28 Finding Comfort Outside Your Comfort Zone January 29 Thanksgiving, Yes...Envy, No! January 30 Your Unique Gifts January 31 Where Is God Leading? February February 1 No Need to Worry February 2 God's Guidebook February 3 Too Much Busyness, Too Little Peace February 4 Always with Us February 5 Quality Time February 6 Finding Comfort in Church February 7 The Voice Inside Your Head February 8 Listening to God February 9 No Complaints February 10 Beyond Mediocrity February 11 Your Marathon Partner February 12 Imaginary Problems February 13 Excellence, Not Excuses February 14 We're All Role Models February 15 Worshipping God Every Day February 16 First Place February 17 Richly Blessed February 18 Small Steps Toward Success February 19 God Is Available February 20 His Intimate Love February 21 Secure in His Hands February 22 Becoming Wise February 23 Finding Work You Love February 24 The Right Kind of Leaders February 25 The Wisdom of Moderation February 26 Living on Purpose February 27 The Role Our Possessions Should Play February 28 The Importance of Praise March March 1 Conquering Everyday Frustrations March 2 Actions That Reflect Our Beliefs March 3 A Prescription to Fight Panic March 4 Doing the Right Thing March 5 You Are Blessed March 6 Joy 101 March 7 The World...and You March 8 The Importance of Prayer March 9 The Morning Watch March 10 Your Source of Strength March 11 Solving the Riddles March 12 Passing Through the Storms of Life March 13 The Courage to Dream March 14 Sharing Words of Hope March 15 Serenity Now March 16 Faith to Share March 17 While It Is Day March 18 Infinite Forgiveness March 19 In His Hands March 20 His Rule, Your Rule March 21 Your Way or God's Way March 22 Ultimate Wisdom March 23 The Right Kind of Habits March 24 Never Lose Hope March 25 The Temptation to Judge March 26 Respecting Yourself March 27 Calming Your Fears March 28 In Focus March 29 Quiet Time March 30 Using God's Gifts March 31 Getting to Know Him April April 1 God's Wisdom and Your Finances April 2 An Offer of Peace April 3 Lost in the Crowd April 4 A Time to Rest April 5 The Shepherd's Gift April 6 Face-to-Face with Old Man Trouble April 7 The Real You April 8 Belief and Behavior April 9 Taking Care of Your Temple April 10 Character Counts April 11 Choosing Wisely April 12 The Greatest of These April 13 Need Directions? April 14 Genuine Comfort April 15 During Difficult Days April 16 Expressing Your Emotions April 17 No Pity Parties April 18 Friendships That Honor God April 19 Family Honor April 20 Expecting the Best April 21 Saying Yes to God April 22 Making Difficulties Disappear April 23 His Rightful Place April 24 Take Time to Be Kind April 25 Working to Become the Best You April 26 New Beginnings April 27 Keeping Up with the Joneses April 28 Make Prayer a Habit April 29 Mature Righteousness April 30 Give Me Patience, Lord, Right Now! May May 1 Faith That Moves Mountains May 2 Taking Time to Ask May 3 Expect Success May 4 A Life of Fulfillment May 5 God Is Love May 6 Deciding to Do It God's Way May 7 God's Timetable May 8 Wisdom and Perspective May 9 Love That Lasts May 10 Really Trusting God May 11 Midcourse Corrections May 12 The Simple Life May 13 Rest and Health May 14 Confidence Restored May 15 The Rewards of Hard Work May 16 Defeating Depression May 17 Modern-Day Discipleship May 18 The Son of Encouragement May 19 The Importance of Family May 20 Your Growing Faith May 21 God's Surprising Plans May 22 First Things First May 23 God's Guidance and Your Path May 24 Keep Possessions in Perspective May 25 He Renews Our Strength May 26 The Seeds of Happiness May 27 Be Patient with Yourself May 28 Terminating the Tantrum May 29 The Direction of Your Thoughts May 30 Don't Dread Tomorrow May 31 Making a Masterpiece June June 1 Compassionate Servants June 2 The Power of Words June 3 Are You Enthusiastic? June 4 Temporary Setbacks June 5 An Awesome God June 6 Recouping Your Losses June 7 Blessed by Worship June 8 God Can Handle It June 9 Letting God Decide June 10 Dealing with Difficult People June 11 The Need for Self-Discipline June 12 Always Forgiving June 13 Today's Journey June 14 The Treasure Hunt June 15 Optimism Pays June 16 Pleasing God June 17 Community Life June 18 Critical of Yourself? June 19 The Answer to Adversity June 20 Opportunities Abound June 21 Living in an Anxious World June 22 A Fresh Start June 23 Smiles and More Smiles June 24 Be a Worshiper June 25 Recognizing Your Blessings June 26 A Better World June 27 A God-Made Man June 28 Good Order June 29 Beyond Negativity June 30 Finding Encouragement July July 1 God's Big Plans for You July 2 Success and Service July 3 Aim at Heaven July 4 Troubled Times July 5 A Healing Touch July 6 God's Gift of Family July 7 A Terrific Tomorrow July 8 Genuine Gratitude July 9 Transcendent Love July 10 Love That Forgives July 11 A Helping Hand July 12 Sparkle! July 13 Using Your Talents July 14 Carried in His Hand July 15 Caring for Your Family July 16 The Rewards of Courage July 17 A Time to Grieve, a Time to Heal July 18 Choosing to Forgive July 19 A Day to Rejoice July 20 Good Work July 21 Waiting Quietly for God July 22 Contentment That Lasts July 23 Do Something July 24 Comforting Friends July 25 A Clear Conscience July 26 Your Mission July 27 Enthusiastic Discipleship July 28 Heeding God's Call July 29 To God Be the Glory July 30 A Dose of Laughter July 31 Happy Day August August 1 Following God's Instructions August 2 Good Pressures, Bad Pressures August 3 When the Answer Is No August 4 Taking Risks August 5 Finding Comfort and Peace August 6 Strength for the Struggle August 7 The Courage to Live Boldly August 8 Hope and Happiness August 9 Caring for the Downtrodden August 10 His Awesome Creation August 11 God's Surprising Plans for You August 12 Strength for the Day August 13 Simple Wisdom August 14 When We Grieve August 15 Moving Beyond Worry August 16 Love Is a Choice August 17 Beyond Materialism August 18 He Reigns August 19 Seeking God's Will August 20 A Helping Hand August 21 Look Before You Leap August 22 Your Spiritual Health August 23 Your Spiritual Journey August 24 Making Peace with Your Past August 25 Pause for Praise August 26 Solving Problems August 27 Being Still August 28 Under Control August 29 The Rock August 30 Pushing Past Procrastination August 31 When the World Demands Perfection September September 1 Feeling Good About Your Abilities September 2 Simply Rich September 3 Rejoicing Hearts September 4 When Behavior Reflects Belief September 5 Rejoice! September 6 The Anchor September 7 Knowing and Pleasing God September 8 Finding Inspiration at Church September 9 Finding Contentment September 10 Ask and Receive September 11 He'll Be There for You September 12 Priorities...Moment by Moment September 13 A Walk with God September 14 The Gift of Cheerfulness September 15 Comforting Others September 16 Dream Big September 17 Courtesy Matters September 18 Discipline Yourself September 19 Pats on the Back September 20 Enthusiastic Service September 21 Trusting God's Plan September 22 Family Planning September 23 Being Comfortable with Your Finances September 24 Fear of Rejection September 25 The Seeds of Generosity September 26 His Comforting Hand September 27 Today's Opportunities to Encourage September 28 Expecting the Best September 29 Reaching Out September 30 Neighbors in Need October October 1 Honesty with Yourself October 2 Laugh! October 3 Mentors That Matter October 4 Blessed Obedience October 5 Never Give In October 6 The Capacity to Forgive October 7 The Miracle Worker October 8 A Passionate Life October 9 Problems in Perspective October 10 Keeping Prosperity in Perspective October 11 Words of Wisdom October 12 Doers of the Word October 13 The Abundant Life October 14 One Mouth, Two Ears, Lots of Encouragement October 15 Looking Forward with Hope October 16 What Doesn't Change October 17 A Wing and a Prayer October 18 God Is Here October 19 Keep Swinging October 20 Hope October 21 Secure in His Love October 22 Dealing with Disappointment October 23 Having Faith October 24 Blessing Others October 25 Striving for Significance October 26 Choices October 27 Unfulfilled Promises October 28 How to Win Friends October 29 Light for Today October 30 Great Faithfulness October 31 Always with You November November 1 Sufficient for Your Needs November 2 Being Thankful November 3 Above and Beyond Our Circumstances November 4 Defeating Discouragement November 5 Thy Will Be Done November 6 A Good Example November 7 Watching Over Your Family November 8 Standing Strong November 9 The Habit of Forgiveness November 10 The Shepherd's Care November 11 Blessed Beyond Measure November 12 Trusting God to Guide You November 13 Ultimate Protection November 14 Waiting for God November 15 God First November 16 God's Way: Truth November 17 God's Lessons November 18 The Right Kind of Riches November 19 Looking for the Good November 20 Real Repentance November 21 Remaining Humble November 22 Seek, Find, and Ask November 23 Cause to Celebrate November 24 Refining Your Skills November 25 Accepting God's Gifts November 26 Planning with God November 27 The Power of Persistence November 28 Unbending Truth November 29 Mistakes Happen November 30 The Unending Source of Comfort December December 1 The Inner Voice December 2 Mountaintops and Valleys December 3 Decision Making 101 December 4 When People Behave Badly December 5 Energized for Life December 6 If You Have Faith December 7 Beyond Envy December 8 Putting Trouble Behind You December 9 The Joys of Friendship December 10 Letting Go of the Past December 11 Directing Your Thoughts December 12 God's Love for You December 13 The God Who Heals December 14 Focusing on the Future December 15 Happiness and Holiness December 16 When We Are Weak, He Is Strong December 17 The Attitude of a Leader December 18 On a Mission for God December 19 Glorious Opportunities December 20 The Chains of Perfectionism December 21 God-Prompted Priorities December 22 The Greatest Among Us December 23 Accepting the Past December 24 In Times of Adversity December 25 Faith, Not Fear December 26 The Balancing Act December 27 Beyond Bitterness December 28 The Guidebook December 29 A Series of Choices December 30 Learning to Stay True to Yourself December 31 Courage for the Journey Notes Scripture References