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Following Christ involves
suffering and trials.

God allows suffering to come to people, but not
all suffering comes from sin. Jesus said that
suffering can be for God’s glory.
John 9:1-7

Joseph suffered because of
the sins of his siblings.
Although Joseph’s brothers intended to harm him,
God intended to accomplish good things through his
suffering, including saving the lives of many people,
including his wicked brothers.
Genesis 50:20



It can be very difficult to discern how God is
at work in our misfortune. Instead of telling us
why we suffer, the Bible shows
us how to face suffering.
In life, pain and storms are inevitable. In this life,
we may still go hungry, get sick, grieve, and
ultimately die.
Romans 8:18-24; Philippians 2:25-28
Whether it is emotional or physical pain... we will
all experience the valleys of suffering and pain...
at some point in life.
God wants us to grow, and will sometimes
use suffering to discipline us for our benefit.
Hebrews 12:7-13
Suffering can build our faith so we can serve
God better. So, after you have suffered a little
while, God will restore, support, and strengthen
us. God will place us on a firm foundation.
1 Peter 5:10
Through suffering, God shapes and moulds us
into people who honour His Name and bless
others.
Pain changes people.
There is no growth without
pain.
Pain and suffering has a way of stripping away
those things that will not bring out the best in us.
Through suffering, God can mould us.
Sometimes pain awakens
us to God.
Some of the richest, fullest, and most fruitful
lives are those lives that have been in the
crucible of testing and tribulation.
There is no coming to consciousness without pain.
One does not become enlightened by imaginings.
There are times when both the righteous
and the wicked suffer.
Job 1–2
Suffering is universal.
All creation suffers.
Romans 8:22
If we have compassion for those we see,
we suffer with them.
“Pain insists upon being attended to. God whispers
to us in our pleasures, speaks in our consciences,
but shouts in our pains. It is His megaphone to rouse
a deaf world.”
― C.S. Lewis
We are most keenly aware of God’s character
in our suffering. It is when our self-sufficiency
is peeled away that we see how weak we really
are. It is in that moment of weakness that, as
God tells Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:9,
“My power is made perfect in weakness.”
It is in our pain that God has us taste His
power, most intimately.
It was in our brokenness that we are able
to witness God’s strength made perfect as
He carries us through.
Pain and suffering can help us to learn vital life
lessons. The valley of suffering can shape our
character and prevent us from becoming
dangerously proud.
Our personal pain also speaks volumes to those
around us it gives us a platform of sorts.
The dark and painful seasons we journey
through in life can lead to repentance and
salvation and help us to put our trust in God.
Experiencing and persevering through
extremely challenging seasons can stretch
and build us.
Challenges can become valuable insights,
they can open doors, help us to develop godly
character, refine our faith and hold many vital
teachable moments for those of us who are
directly involved.
The most painful events always seem to
contain hidden blessings. When we bear the
pain and go through the valley of suffering...
we can be an inspiration to others.

In life, pain and storms are inevitable.
Whether emotional or physical pain...
we will all experience
the valleys of suffering and pain...
at some point in life.
God is totally aware and committed
to accomplish the purposes for the hurt
He has allowed.

















No one comes out of
the valley of pain and suffering...
unchanged.
As painful as it is,
pain and suffering has a way of stripping away
those things that will not bring out the best in us.
Pain can often help us find a new sense of purpose,
acceptance of what is happening, and the realization
of inner peace.
Those valleys of suffering will not go away
until the reason for their arrival has been accomplished.



God is masterful enough to divinely orchestrate
all of our trials and tribulations, in such a way,
that they ultimately draw us towards being the
people God desires for us to be.

Let us keep in mind...
whatever brings us
closer to God is a blessing.
God uses the most painful
suffering for good.

Those painful periods can serve as
powerful and purposeful lessons.
May our response to pain and suffering
lead us to
look beyond the pain and suffering
in the attempt to
see God’s higher purposes
and what God wants to teach us.

Let us always remember
and never forget:

God does not leave us hopeless or in
despair as we navigate
through these valleys of suffering.
Time and time again….
God promises and provides...
His amazing grace.
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,
that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now am found,
was blind, but now, I see.
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear...
and Grace, my fears relieved.
How precious did that Grace appear...
the hour I first believed.
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares...
we have already come.
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far...
and Grace will lead us home.


As God ordains suffering in our lives, may we
embrace it, knowing it will be for our good,
both now and forever.