As we receive comfort in all troubled situations, so we are able and expected to comfort others as they face any affliction.
“For since [Jesus] Himself is tested and suffers, He is able to help those who are tested.” (Hebrews 2: 18) Since He helps us in our sufferings, we should help others as they face hardships.
Often the best person to aid another in a troubled place is the one who has been in that same difficulty. Unless you have experienced a particular hardship, it is impossible to honestly say to the other, “I understand how you feel.”
Additionally, God expects us to show others mercy as He is merciful to us. How can we hold a grudge against another when Jesus so readily forgives us our sins?
Jesus says, “{God] is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful. Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6: 35 – 37)
Let us remember that “as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so through Christ our comfort also overflows.” (2 Corinthians 1: 5)
Grace Partakers 
I really needed this… sometimes I hold grudges with others and God has to remind me of His grace and mercy that He has shown me.
Lakia,
God has to remind all of us to let go of grievances, grudges, anger, resentment. His grace is sufficient in our weakness. Remember always that God loves you!
Reminds me of the article I recently wrote entitled Pour it out… you should check it out when you get an opportunity.
Thanks Called Soldiers — I will do that.