“When You Feel Sad”
📖 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.”
—John 16:6 (NKJV)
Have you ever felt really sad because of something someone told you?
That’s how Jesus’ disciples felt.
He told them He was going away, and they didn’t understand.
They were afraid and confused—and their hearts felt full of sadness.
But Jesus wasn’t trying to scare them.
He was trying to help them understand something very important.
Even though He was going away, He wasn’t leaving them alone.
He was sending the Holy Spirit to be with them—and to live in them.
Sometimes, when we hear hard things or feel sad, we don’t see what God is doing.
But He is always good.
He always has a plan.
And He never leaves His children alone.
Think About It:
- What do you do when you feel sad or don’t understand something about God?
- How does it feel to know that Jesus sends His Spirit to comfort us?
Prayer:
Jesus, thank You for loving me even when I feel sad or scared. Help me remember that You are always with me and that You have a good plan—even when I don’t understand. Amen.
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