Dear Friends,
This is such an amazing devotional. Our human instinct, when it comes to pain and suffering, is to say “why me”? Who among us would say “thank you God for this opportunity grow in my faith and trust in you”! We might eventually say that, but our first reaction might be the former. So, in all things give thanks and know that God is with us, loving us and sustaining us no matter what! Peace and Love Friends, Scott
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Be Prepared To Suffer For Me, in My Name. All suffering has meaning in My kingdom. Pain and problems are opportunities to demonstrate your trust in Me. Bearing your circumstances bravely-even thanking Me for them-is one of the highest forms of praise. This sacrifice of thanksgiving rings golden-toned bells of Joy throughout heavenly realms. On earth also, your patient suffering sends out ripples of good tidings in ever-widening circles.
Psalm 107:21-22 21 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. 22 Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
When suffering strikes, remember that I am sovereign and that I can bring good out of everything. Do not try to run from pain or hide from problems. Instead, accept adversity in My Name, offering it up to Me for My purposes. Thus, your suffering gains meaning and draws you closer to Me. Joy emerges from the ashes of adversity through your trust and thankfulness.
James 1:2-4
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.Psalm 107:21-22 21 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. 22 Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.
Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young