A beautiful reminder. A timely word. I often remember we are to endure hardship as discipline and should ask ‘what are You teaching me Lord?’ Are you revealing what I’ve actually put my hope in rather than You?; are You removing the dross or sin from my life so the Light of Christ is more brightly seen in me?; Am I being tested that I might put into practice what you’ve entrusted to me or taught me this far?; is the Light and love of God experienced in and through me even in my hardship and sorrow?; Whatever the reason for my hardship, do I stay anchored to the Rock?; Am I pliable to be changed?
What an excellent reminder as I see my own suffering. No matter how it ends here on this earth, it will not be the true end. There is life and blessing beyond.
Thank you for this, I love comparison. It is a potent way to learn. The experinces of Job and Jeremiah certainly shows that children of God can go through hardship. Lord is certainly faithful and whatever way things turn out for us will be unique as well.
Loved this! What’s remarkable is that the love of God is intertwined with the suffering we experience. Even Jeremiah, in Lamentations 3, spoke of God’s “compassion due to the abundance of his steadfast love.” I especially like John’s gospel; we are pruned to bear fruit as we abide in the love of the father and the son. (John 15). I write about this in my latest post, “Many sore troubles” a reflection on Ps 71. Check it out!
A beautiful reminder. A timely word. I often remember we are to endure hardship as discipline and should ask ‘what are You teaching me Lord?’ Are you revealing what I’ve actually put my hope in rather than You?; are You removing the dross or sin from my life so the Light of Christ is more brightly seen in me?; Am I being tested that I might put into practice what you’ve entrusted to me or taught me this far?; is the Light and love of God experienced in and through me even in my hardship and sorrow?; Whatever the reason for my hardship, do I stay anchored to the Rock?; Am I pliable to be changed?
He is trustworthy, full of steadfast love.
This is good stuff, Debra! These are great questions to reflect on in times of difficulty.
I have been reading the book of job with my Bible study group and been really blessed by it. I will be sharing some of my thought on it.
What an excellent reminder as I see my own suffering. No matter how it ends here on this earth, it will not be the true end. There is life and blessing beyond.
Thank you for this, I love comparison. It is a potent way to learn. The experinces of Job and Jeremiah certainly shows that children of God can go through hardship. Lord is certainly faithful and whatever way things turn out for us will be unique as well.
Yes! I’m so thankful the Lord is faithful. I think I would crumble without His faithfulness.
Very good timing. So good knowing He is with us during times of suffering.
Yes He is!!
Loved this! What’s remarkable is that the love of God is intertwined with the suffering we experience. Even Jeremiah, in Lamentations 3, spoke of God’s “compassion due to the abundance of his steadfast love.” I especially like John’s gospel; we are pruned to bear fruit as we abide in the love of the father and the son. (John 15). I write about this in my latest post, “Many sore troubles” a reflection on Ps 71. Check it out!
Great thoughts, Chuck! I'll check out the post!