Heavenly Father, You know the pain I’m going through. You know how long this suffering has weighed on me. I need Your help, not only to persevere, but to keep my eyes on You. This trial seems pointless, but I know You have a purpose even if I can’t see it. You’re too wise, powerful, […]
Suffering
25 Bible Verses on Suffering and Trials for Your Encouragement
Suffering is a window into the soul. It shows us who we really are, what we’re trusting in, and where our hope is found. It often reveals the idols of our hearts and our deepest weaknesses. God often allows us to pass through the furnace of affliction to meet us there and transform us into […]
10 Biblical Prayers for Strength in Adversity and Weakness
“Some of you have been in deep waters through pain, poverty, and bereavement. Loved ones and friends have forsaken you – but not God. He will hear the prayer of the humble heart. God will not forsake you. He is very near in your distress.” — Charles Spurgeon Trials often zap our spiritual energy, leaving […]
Servant of Another Kingdom: Reflections on Visiting the Mamertine Prison
This summer my wife and I traveled to Rome to take in the sights and wonders of the ancient city. Due to the many layers of history buried beneath many current structures, one of our tour guides described the city like ‘lasagna.’ In our several days in the city, we drank from a fire hose […]
Hope When It Hurts: Biblical Reflections to Help You Grasp God’s Purpose in Your Suffering
My review of a great new book on finding God’s purpose for your suffering. It’s amazing to me that, in God’s perfect design, suffering is a major part of the Christian life. From a strictly human perspective, that hardly sounds like the ‘good news’ of the gospel. But the gospel is so good, that even […]
