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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Suffering

Treat Hardship as Discipline

Treat Hardship as Discipline – Hebrews 12:7

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God uses the hardships we go through as a form of discipline, training us, and helping us to grow in our faith.

Tell God about Your Troubles

Tell God about Your Troubles – Psalm 142:1-2

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Seek mercy and deliverance from him. You may not experience the deliverance you hoped for. But he will see you through it if you trust him.

A Prayer for a Wounded Heart

A Prayer for a Wounded Heart – Psalm 109:21-22

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Are you experiencing heartache and loss? Turn to the one who is best able to bring healing and wholeness. Who can heal a wounded heart.

He has not hidden his face from us

He Has Not Hidden His Face from Us – Psalm 22:24

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Life can be hard, even for believers. And it might seem like God has abandoned us. But he will never turn his face away from us. Trust him.

Be Patient and Stand Firm

Be Patient and Stand Firm – James 5:7-8

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As believers, we may suffer because of circumstances or because of our faith. But, when we do, wait patiently and stand firm in the Lord.

God works through our suffering

God Works Even Through Our Suffering – Genesis 45:7

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Suffering is not pleasant. But the story of Joseph demonstrates that God can work, even through our suffering, to accomplish his purpose,

obedience learned through suffering

Hebrews: Obedience Learned Through Suffering (5:1-10)

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Jesus, the Son of God, learned obedience through his suffering on the cross. He knows what it is to obey the Father, even in suffering.

our light and momentary troubles

Our Light and Momentary Troubles – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

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We may face many challenges in serving Christ. But our light and momentary troubles are producing an eternal glory for us. So be faithful.

The problem of evil

The Problem of Evil: Why Does God Allow Evil to Exist?

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The problem of evil is concerned with all the bad things happen in the world? Why doesn't God prevent all this bad stuff from happening?

why do good people suffer

Why Do Good People Suffer? – Genesis 50:19-20

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Why do good people suffer? This is a question that many ask. And this response from Joseph to his brothers provides one possible answer.

Job: a lesson about suffering

The Book of Job: A Lesson About Suffering

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The book of Job is about suffering. Why do we suffer? God's answer to Job is that it is often beyond our understanding.

Jesus was made perfect through his suffering

Hebrews: Made Perfect Through Suffering (2:10-13)

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Jesus, the author of our salvation, was made perfect, as a savior, through his suffering on the cross. The perfect lamb sacrificed for us.

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