God uses chronic pain and weakness, along with other afflictions, as his chisel for sculpting our lives. Felt weakness deepens dependence on Christ for strength each day. The weaker we feel, the harder we lean. — J.I. Packer
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God allows pain
God intentionally allows you to go through painful experiences to equip you for ministry to others. — Rick Warren
God allows what he hates
Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he LOVES. — Joni Eareckson Tada
God is aware of the skeletons
God is minutely and acutely aware of every skeleton in every closet. And He loves us. — R.C. Sproul
We never drink the bitter cup or endure any pain without him.
We never drink the bitter cup or endure any pain without him. – Vaneetha Rendall Risner
God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts…
God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world. – C.S. Lewis
