Making Sense of Suffering

Joni responds to people who are suffering by providing scripture promises in God’s Holy Word. I comfort to those who are suffering through “Search for Jesus” email ministry. Not everyone who writes is a Christian, but Jesus still has comforting words. 1 Corinthians says these are “light and momentary troubles” when we consider the joys of eternity in heaven. Joni admits this answer was not helpful when she had gut wrenching pain. It took five years of being in a wheelchair to learn that suffering was refining her character and making her into a vessel for God’s work and bringing glory to God. “Affliction is like a fire, having potential for good and bad:” Joni during her suffering searched scriptures on God’s purpose for our pain. Sometimes it is to draw us closer to Him; if we will allow it to humble us and not make us bitter. Our suffering can help us be empathic to others in their pain and we are more able to comfort them. Finally our endurance is earning rewards in heaven where everything will be clear and justice will be served by the righteous judge of the universe. Rose Publishing allowed me to have this PDF file for a fair and honest review.