suffering

Romans 8:26-27 ESV “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the...

1 Peter 4:12-16 ESV “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted...

1 Peter 2:20-25 ESV “For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so...

Hello. I am feeling desperate, I don't know what to do. I don't want to sound crazy. I came here with the hopes that those with open minds will see my case. Nobody I know has faith/belief in much of anything so I don't have many places I can talk about this. My best friend who is a Christian is...

Isaiah 26:1-3 ESV “In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: ‘We have a strong city; he sets up salvation as walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you...

Romans 8:16-17 ESV “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.” It was God’s will that Jesus Christ should...

Hebrews 5:7-9 ESV “In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. And being made...

2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 ESV “We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing. Therefore we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your steadfastness and...

Hi there, Never again will the Jews be doubted, that they know the world's pain. Leaders will heed them; the youth will speak of them with praise. This is the Lord's doing, that His Cross be shared with all. We did not share it (the Jews) at Golgotha, because we thought Jesus was going to say...

An Original Work / November 27, 2021 Clean in heart from the start, Your new life in Christ. Crystal clear what is dear, Faith not taken heist. Sin not found in your life, For you died to all. Christ in you, all things new, Christ is ALL IN ALL. Crucified Him to sin, His blood shed for you...

1 Peter 3:13-17 ESV “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to...

Hey, first of all, I hope you are well. I am glad you are here on this Earth. You are special and timeless to God. I struggle with something with Maladaptive Daydreaming all my life. It’s called MADD. It’s a disorder. Basically I have had childhood trauma and other crazy life difficulties as...

Rejection Serves a Purpose Philippians 1:12-14 ESV “I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the...

Colossians 1:24-26 ESV “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to make...

Romans 5:1-2 ESV “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” We are made righteous in God’s sight by...

Hi there, So I was just watching the times with my brother and I was saying "we need to get angry at the Devil, that he persecutes us" and my brother was saying "I believe the Glory Days of the Church are over" and it dawned on me "the Devil does not want us to be of one mind" that is "thinking...

1 Peter 3:13-17 ESV “Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to...

God is Good Psalms 119:65-66 ESV “You have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.” God is good all the time, even in times of trials and tribulations which he allows in our lives to...

Hi there! So I hit upon a truth, that might shed some light on what we mean, by "suffering": The point is that Great Suffering is intense and primary, you can't necessarily do something about it - but when you do, it is a great relief. This is like the quandary of the soul - what to do with it...