It is a glorious thing to know that your Father God makes no mistakes in directing or permitting that which crosses the path of your life. It is the glory of God to conceal a matter. It is our glory to trust Him, no matter what. Joni Eareckson Tada More Quotes by Joni Eareckson Tada More Quotes From Joni Eareckson Tada Yes, I pray that my pain might be removed, that it might cease; but more so, I pray for the strength to bear it, the grace to benefit from it, and the devotion to offer it up to God as a sacrifice of praise. Joni Eareckson Tada sacrifice pain grace ...we will stand amazed to see the topside of the tapestry and how God beautifully embroidered each circumstance into a pattern for our good and His glory. Joni Eareckson Tada patterns glory circumstances Take those road hazards- the potholes, ruts, detours, and all the rest- as evidence that you were on the right route. It's when you find yourself on that big, broad, easy road that you ought to worry. Joni Eareckson Tada hazards finding-yourself worry One of the most wonderful things about knowing God is that there’s always so much more to know, so much more to discover. Just when we least expect it, He intrudes into our neat and tidy notions about who He is and how He works. Joni Eareckson Tada neat-and-tidy knowing god There's a big difference between feeling thankful and giving thanks. One response involves emotions, the other, your will. Trusting God has nothing to do with trustful feelings. Joni Eareckson Tada differences feelings giving God turns on its head one form of evil - suffering - in order to defeat another form of evil - that is, our transgressions. It happened at the cross, and it occurs in the lives of followers of Christ every day. Joni Eareckson Tada suffering evil order Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much. Joni Eareckson Tada need-god people needs When life is rosy, we may slide by with knowing about Jesus, with imitating him and quoting him and speaking of him. But only in suffering will we know Jesus. Joni Eareckson Tada knowing suffering jesus God lets us continue to feel much of sin's sting through suffering while we're heading for heaven. This constantly reminds us of what we're being delivered from; exposing sin for the poison it is. Joni Eareckson Tada poison suffering heaven Contentment ... has an internal quietness of heart that gladly submits to God in all circumstances. Joni Eareckson Tada contentment circumstances heart AS a matter of fact, God isn't asking you to be thankful. He's asking you to give thanks. There's a big difference. One response involves emotions, the other your choices, your decisions about a situation, your intent, your 'step of faith. Joni Eareckson Tada differences choices giving God points to the peaceful attitude of suffering people to teach others about Himself. Joni Eareckson Tada christian attitude people One problem I have with faith-healing is that it tends to be focused only on the physical aspect of healing. But Jesus always backed away when people came to him only to get their physical needs met. My goodness, he was ready to have you lop off your hand! His real interest was in healing the soul. Joni Eareckson Tada real healing jesus Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life. Joni Eareckson Tada perspective challenges Often when people are diagnosed with a life-changing medical condition, they feel overwhelmed. They feel choked by darkness and hopelessness. Those are times when answers simply do not suffice. That's because answers don't always reach the problem where it hurts: in the gut and in the heart. Joni Eareckson Tada life-changing hurt heart Faint hearts are encouraged when they read about others who, despite amputation, spinal cord injury, or psychiatric disorders have a vibrant trust and confidence in God. Joni Eareckson Tada amputation injury heart We've got to remember that the core of Christ's plan is to rescue us from sin. Our pain, poverty, and broken hearts are not his ultimate focus. True, he cares about these things, but they're merely symptoms of the real problem. Joni Eareckson Tada pain real heart God always seems bigger to those who need him most. And suffering is the tool he uses to help us need him more. Joni Eareckson Tada religious suffering faith Love is extravagant in the price it is willing to pay, the time it is willing to give, the hardships it is willing to endure, and the strength it is willing to spend. Love never thinks in terms of "how little," but always in terms of "how much." Love gives, love knows, and love lasts. Joni Eareckson Tada love giving thinking When we honestly ask God the 'why' question, He doesn't give us answers as much as He gives us Himself. Joni Eareckson Tada honestly answers giving
