Milroy Alliance Church

06/14/2026

06/03/2026

🌿 Surprising Comfort in the Midst of Grief 🌿

Can anything good come from grief? From mourning a deep loss? From weeping over a profoundly heavy heartache? 💔

While grief is a necessary part of life, no one longs to grieve. But in the second beatitude—a series of promises Jesus made about God’s Kingdom—Jesus said this:

📖 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭ESV‬

No one can appreciate rain more than someone who’s lived in the desert. 🌧️ No one can value food more than someone who’s truly been starving. And no one can know God as their Comforter like someone who’s desperately needed comfort.

Unfortunately, death, decay, and disappointment are a part of this world. But even in our sorrow and suffering, God stands ready to comfort us—in unique and meaningful ways that only He can. ❤️

The Holy Spirit is often called the “Comforter,” as well as “Helper,” “Counselor,” or “Advocate.” But regardless of what He’s called, it’s always who He is. Even in our grief, He’s always a God who has our best in mind.

And so, how does God comfort us? He does this through His Spirit, through His Word, and by working in and through His people. 🙏

Do you have the eyes to see how He’s pursuing you? Have you opened your heart to His comfort?

If you are a follower of Christ who is mourning today, remember: Jesus Himself promised that you will be comforted. He’s always good, He’s always faithful, and He’s right here, ready to help. ✝️✨

*Source: YouVersion Bible App* 📱📖

https://www.bible.com/en/videos/52961?orientation=portrait&utm_content=STORY_CLIP&utm_medium=SHARE&utm_source=YVAPP

✝️❤️📖

06/02/2026

⛰️ As Jesus begins the Beatitudes, He starts with a surprising truth: God's blessing isn't reserved for the strongest, wealthiest, or most accomplished. It belongs to those who humbly recognize their need for Him. ❤️

📖 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:3

To be "poor in spirit" means understanding that we cannot save ourselves and that we desperately need God's grace every day. It's a heart that says, "Lord, I need You." 🙌

🌱 Humility is the doorway to God's kingdom.
🤲 God's grace is given to those who depend on Him.
👑 The kingdom of heaven belongs to those who place their trust in Christ.

In a world that celebrates self-sufficiency, Jesus reminds us that true spiritual strength begins with surrender and dependence on God.

Take a moment today to reflect:
❓ Am I relying on my own strength or God's?
❓ Do I approach Him with humility and trust?
❓ How can I grow in my dependence on Christ this week?

May we be people who recognize our need for God and experience the blessing of belonging to His kingdom. 🙏💙