suffering

  • Troubles are Steeds

    This is a good article. https://www.desiringgod.org/…/the-silent-struggle-of-childl… 
    Quote excerpt (from Spurgeon): "our troubles should be steeds upon which we ride to God; rough winds which hurry our bark into the haven of all prayer. Bitterness of spirit may be an index of our need of prayer, and an incentive to that holy exercise."

  • Success

    Here's a great article by Vaneetha Risner about John the Baptist and how one measures success in life.

    https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-you-wish-you-had-accomplished-more

  • Napalm Girl

    Napalm Girl, the Problem of Suffering, and the patient transforming love of Jesus Christ.
    Fascinating article -
    https://world.wng.org/2018/04/through_fire_to_forgiveness

  • Andrew Brunson

    From Andrew Brunson -
    “Let it be clear, I am in prison, not for anything I have done wrong, but because of who I am—a Christian pastor. I desperately miss my wife and children. Yet, I believe this to be true—it is an honor to suffer for Jesus Christ, as many have before me.”

    “I know that God’s grace is sustaining me, even when I do not feel that grace, and I know that the prayers of God’s people are surrounding me and giving strength. One of my big fears has been that I will be forgotten in prison. Thank you for not forgetting! …It reminds me that I am not alone, and that I need to stand firm, with my face pointed in God’s direction always.”

    “To the extent that I am known, I want to be known as a servant and lover of Jesus Christ … I have prayed for this land and its people for many years, for God to pour out great blessing … In my weakness, I pray daily for strength and courage to persevere and remain faithful to my King until the end. My deepest thanks to my family around the world that are standing with and praying for me.”

    https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2018/april/this-week-speak-name-of-andrew-brunson-persecuted-brother-i.html

    Andrew's trial in Turkey begins tomorrow. Let's pray for him and everyone around him.

  • Jesus is alive

    Jesus is alive!

    https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-single-most-important-day-in-history

  • When God writes the story you didn't want

    Great article!

    https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/did-god-write-the-story-you-didnt-want

     

  • Rachael Denhollander, Larry Nassar, and Jesus Christ

    "I pray you experience the soul-crushing weight of guilt so you may someday experience true repentance and true forgiveness from God, which you need far more than forgiveness from me—though I extend that to you as well..."
    --- Rachael Denhollander, at Larry Nassar's trial this week

    "If you have read the Bible you carry, you know the definition of sacrificial love portrayed is of God himself loving so sacrificially that he gave up everything to pay a penalty for the sin he did not commit. By his grace, I, too, choose to love this way."

    "That is what makes the gospel of Christ so sweet, because it extends grace and hope and mercy where none should be found. And it will be there for you...."

    https://pjmedia.com/faith/larry-nasser-victim-forgives-abuser-prays-face-soul-crushing-weight-guilt/

    http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2018/january-web-only/rachael-denhollander-larry-nassar-forgiveness-gospel.html

  • God is good

    "...the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly." Psalm 84:11
    "...what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!" Matthew 7:9-11

  • Powerful song written in prison

    This song was written last month by Andrew Brunson, in prison in Turkey for his faith.

    You are worthy, worthy of my all
    My tears and pain I lift up as an offering
    Teach me to share in the fellowship of your suffering
    Lamb of God you are worthy of my all.

    You are worthy, worthy of my all
    Adopted as a son, a brother to my King
    Indeed I will share in your glory if I share your suffering Jesus,
    you are worthy of my all.

    You are worthy, worthy of my all
    But my heart faints, drowned in sorrow, overwhelmed
    Make me like you, Cross-bearer, persevering, faithful to the end
    To stand the trial and receive the crown of life.

    You are worthy, worthy of my all
    This is my declaration in the darkest hour
    Jesus, the Faithful One who loves me, always good and true
    You made me yours, you are worthy of my all.

    I want to be found worthy to stand before you on that day
    With no regrets from cowardice, things left undone
    To hear you say, "Well done, my faithful friend, now enter your reward"
    Jesus, my Joy, you are the prize I'm running for.

    You are worthy, worthy of my all
    You are worthy, worthy of my all
    What can I give to the Son of God, who gave himself for me
    Here I am, you are worthy of my all.

     

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