Joni Eareckson Tada understands suffering. Job understood suffering. Many time God's people are called to suffer. I love the testimony of Joni as she relates to suffering.
"God is a master Artist. And there are aspects of your life and character -- good quality things -- He wants others to notice. So without using blantant tricks or obvious gimmicks, God brings the cool, dark contrast of suffering into your life. Those contrasts laid up against the golden character of Christ within you, will draw attention.....to HIM. Light against darkness. Beauty against affliction, joy against sorrow. A sweet patient spirit against pain and disappointment --major contrasts that have a way of attracting notice. You are the canvas on which He paints glorious truths, sharing beauty and inspiring others, so that people might see HIM! ~Joni Eareckson Tada
Gracious Heavenly Father, give your children that are suffering, the heart to see that their suffering is a canvas you can paint your love and show your glory for others to see. For those who are suffering today, grant comfort and peace and healing. Thank You Father. Amen
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