Suffer well, my friend
One day, I found myself in a season of suffering. I have had many ups and downs in my spiritual life and I have clung more closely to Jesus than ever before.
Lord, Why is this happening?
Lord, please make this come to an end.
Lord, I think I’ve learned all that you want me to learn
Lord, I’m overwhelmed, can you please make this stop?
Ok Lord, I see you got me through yesterday and I’m learning to endure. Can you please let me know how long?
How Long oh Lord?
Tears
Remind myself of God’s faithfulness.
Remind myself of the treasure of having access to the gospel.
Remind myself that God is near to the broken hearted.
Remind myself that even if this situation gets worse, I have been given a great gift
Lord, fill me with your joy
In this season of suffering, healing has come in unexpected ways. First, years a go, a stranger shared with me his two prayers that he prays every morning.
Lord, please bring people to me today that I can encourage
Lord, please bring people to me that can encourage me
Second, a dear friend in Christ shared with me some encouraging words that shook me to the core in a beautiful way. Then he said “See, how words can help heal”.
Perhaps my testimony to others is most vibrant when I am broken down, weak, misunderstood and carry the pain of others.
