Emotions 01 Emotions in the Face of Suffering

[@godisgoodallthetime7622]

The moment when you realize your suffering is nothing compared to the one who gave all. He continues to shape and mold you into his purpose for your life. My go to scripture Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. He walks through the fire with you. Your illness. He holds every tear. Nothing is ever wasted. Your suffering ministers to others. God uses everything and everyone.

[@parlinsashincontractor8117]

i can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Thank You Jesus Christ.

[@estelleschneider9033]

Yes..weeping may come for a night but JOY COMETH IN THE MORNING Psalm 30:5 KJV For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning May your WILL BE DONE IN US AND THROUGH US...HALLELUJAH

[@JM-tk3uu]

I can’t image-God bless her even more! Hard suffering is easier said than done, even for people who have faith-the daily grind wears a person out. Of course the devil’s right there to discourage and bring you down. His grace is Sufficient, but you have to hang on with your fingernails and trust !!!💕🌺 If we united to Jesus suffering, it helps (like she does)! She has helped so many people who lost hope, and help them to keep hanging on. Great is the reward!!

[@kathrynemeyer87220]

I agree it is easier said than done. after 2 days stuck in bed with chronic pain and a pinched nerve it's so hard to be Joyful I think faith 🎉 Faith steps in if we ask for it . please pray for me I'm feeling weary. I know God is good but it's been almost 4 decades in chronic pain. God bless your sister

[@godisgoodallthetime7622]

@kathrynemeyer8722 Boy, I understand that. I suffer from spina bifida. The pain is breathtaking. I'll keep you in my prayers.

[@IamAnson777]

NEVER having a husband or family that cares for you, and having to do everything alone as a single woman, who spends even holidays alone. . The loneliness is hell and THAT'S an affliction. But after listening to Joni, I thank God everyday for my working, functioning body.. What a courageous saint she is

[@kathrynemeyer87220]

I am so sorry you are lonely and spend holidays alone. you are precious God says you are the pearl of great price you're the city on a Hill. try and find a church that you can get involved in a small group like a home Bible study I'm single never married I have similar situation and chronic pain it's hard to go out but when I do I do meet people I try not to talk too much about my pain because sometimes it's just negative but it always helps if you have a friend you can call for prayer I just want you to know you're not al ONE

[@staffa1739]

Each of us has their own path to walk in this life and our destination is the Living Lord Jesus, by whose stripes we are healed. Blessings to all.

[@Ladydi5966]

❤😊

[@theclapaolini4322]

You are like the saints who turned to God for everything that happened in your life yes you imitate and follow Jesus for all things you are in a mission to help anyone. GOD IS SO PLEASED WITH YOU.

[@miaallen8423]

Hi I know the feeling I'm in similar position, contact me if you want to be friends. Bless you, we have Jesus

[@LaceniaJackson]

I’m paraplegic from a car accident broke my neck and now I sit in a wheelchair for the rest of my life but with God all things are possible. I keep God close to my heart daily. I go through pain and spasms every day. He blesses me every day with life to praise Him because I know He has a plan for me. I have my days where I feel helpless and thinking how am I going to get through this. But I have to remember to know that He is my Father who provides, protects and comforts me. I need to talk to more people in similar circumstances to get inspiration and or inspire and encourage others. That has been my journey for the past 4 years, God places me with people that needs to hear how good He is and visa versa

[@NancySanders-om4ic]

My PRAYERS.BLESS you.

[@suej4430]

God bless you dear one. Thank you for your light and witness. WOW🙏🙏🙏

[@yvetteorvis2404]

I started following Joni's journey 40 years ago. As a young healthy woman in my 20s I knew I needed to be close to a person like her so I could learn how to be more like Jesus. . I didn't know that the time would come that I too would be living in tortuous pain. Mornings when I wake up and trying to stand, I find my body bends over in crippling pain. I scream out but there is no one to hear me. I can't hear weight on my legs but I must...I don't want to pee all over myself and my floor. At night I lay in my bed alone thinking how I'm going to get up again. In my dark room I heard her voice singing on the radio. Again I know I'm not alone. I see my surgeon again tomorrow and will have Joni in my heart as I go. Jesus is my all. He prepared me 40 years ago for this time in life. We can and we will make it.

[@jacquidanke1263]

I PRAY GOD IS WITH YOU EVERY MOMENT AND HELPS YOU! I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR TERRIBLE PAIN. I KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE CRYING OUT AND NOBODY SEEMS TO BE THERE. GOD HEARS EVERY CRY. HE CATCHES EVERY TEAR. HE LOVES YOU. HE THINKS YOU ARE ONE OF HIS BEST MASTERPIECES!

[@desiderata333]

@@jacquidanke1263 Amen. So kind.

[@desiderata333]

How are you doing these days? it is July 19, 2024. Praying for youn Jesus name that you find healing and comfort. Gentle hugs.

[@bernhardbauer5301]

HE can and He will make it. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them. And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. God bless you midst in all your pain!

[@---wu3qj]

Chronic pain is different than a physical limitation. I was there for many, many years. Pain took away my ability to do ANYTHING. I still believe! Hallelujah ‼️

[@jacquidanke1263]

JUST "BEIG" AS A CHILD OF GOD IS AMAZING AND IT IS ALL HE REQUIRES OF US AS WE GO THROUGH THE MANY "SEASONS" OF LIFE. GOD LOVES YOU AND I EVEN THOUGH WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO "DO" ANYTHING DOESN'T DEFINE US. WE ARE "HUMAN BEINGS" NOT HUMAN DOINGS.MY LIFE HAS CHANGED DRASTICALLY SINCE I HAVE BEEN SICK/OLDER BUT GOD LOVES ME (AND YOU!) BECAUSE WE STILL BELIEVE! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!

[@---wu3qj]

@@jacquidanke1263 Thank you for your loving encouragement! I love you, friend in Christ.❤️

[@wk1810]

So very true! Chronic pain is emotionally and physically draining, shrinking your life into ever smaller circles. Things that were at one time (before the pain) simple tasks you could do on the fly, now require preparation and consideration for how much it will cost you in time and energy, but most of all -- pain. It can be depressing, sometimes, but it also has a beauty in it that it causes you to: yearn for that glorified body; draw closer to God; empathize with others who suffer, and appreciate the days or even moments when there is some reprieve from the pain. The greatest blessing I learned from chronic pain..? Humility.

[@---wu3qj]

@@wk1810 Yes, I understand all that you said perfectly. Thank you for sharing, and may God bless you , and comfort you always.❤️

[@elanorglf]

I don't think I could do what she does. I have it way to easy in this life. I don't deserve it. Thank you Yeshua for Joni. To remind me that I don't deserve the blessings I take for granted.

[@user-cx2hq8og6i]

She has encouraged me thru many miseries. She has a heart larger than life. I do not know how she endures it

[@linak7155]

Ronnie, good to find a brother here! Joni is a sterling example of faith and endurance! HalleluYah!! 🌹

[@Snooky2025]

I will be praying that this pain leaves you and no weapon formed against you will prosper in Jesus Name.

[@marel.1766]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I am not a quadriplegic, in fact I look perfectly fine, but for the past 20 years have lived with intense constant pain. I also have spent days and even weeks in bed or the hospital. In all truth, I have been considering assisted suicide. I have even hoped and prayed for cancer so that I could go home and join my husband who died 5 years ago from cancer. The grief and depression is palpable. You have spoken my story as well as yours. I believe God has answered my prayers thru you! I will watch this again and again especially on those bad days. Thank you and God bless!

[@barbararenton8009]

I am so sorry tgat your husband died 5 years ago. I pray that he will visit you in your dreams like my mother visited me a week after she died. It let me find peace and know that I would see her when it's my turn to go. God bless you always, my sister, as we all get inspired by listening to Joni.

[@ThankYouJesusTheChrist]

God bless you, sister. I was suicidal for decades. I’m in a wheelchair, but wanted to die long before the accident. Staying close to Jesus and realizing the longing to die does not come from God but rather from His antithesis helps me enjoy living and resist thoughts from satan.

[@todddomke58]

I am praying for you. Arnica Montana all natural Amazon has it has made my unbearable pain manageable. Also there is a lady that does a book on natural cures using plants. There is a weed that has morphine type strength you can make at home. No pharmacuticals. I experienced some very big losses myself. I won't go into it, but please know I understand on some level. It's a form of PTSD also. Suicide is never a way out. My fear has always been eternity. God loves you and so do I. Your in my prayers. Keep your head up. Also just as you pray for cancer. You can pray for healing. It's much less painful. I believe in you and you can do this. God's all powerful just give it to him. God bless.

[@tchili1]

​@ThankYouJesusTheChrist Yes! One day, someone said to me when we were discussing sui....de, "I would hate to meet God that way." It hit me like a brick! Why would anyone want to meet our Lord that way and then have to explain to the Lord, why I tried to take the wheel and end the life that is part of His masterful plan. The Lord always has your back, even when we, as humans, can't see it. The only thing that He asks for us to do is to put our faith in Him. He does the rest. Yes, having severe pain for many years, i now realize, has been part of God's precious gift to me. He used my disability and pain as a means to bring me closer to have a very personal relationship with Him that would have been missed otherwise. There have been times when I've cried out that this suffering is too much and every time that has happened, He has been there to get me through it somehow. Only by His grace and mercy. All He ever asked is for me to put my faith in Him. What a precious gift of strength i didn't even know was possible. Every timea new pain challenge comes up, He has gets me through it. It is clear that all my strength and hope comes from Jesus' gift that molds, shapes and strengthens my faith in Him. He knows what we need already, but is sometimes up to us to ask and then patiently wait on Him. He will always give us what we need and then even more in ways we never imagined. ❤

[@kathleenflores3061]

My story, too.

[@angelawilson3313]

If you are depressed, listen to Joni’s advice at 34:32 in this video. Thank you Joni. You are a blessing and I keep you in my prayers.

[@sarahdixon6011]

I was hit with MS at 17. I'm 55 and Praising Jesus! ✝️

[@gretacarrick5934]

What a message. I am so convicted for complaining about my pain and unanswered prayers.

[@heathergordon8555]

❤ THANKS FOR ALLOWING GOD TO USE YOU INSPITE OF THE SITUATION YOU'RE CONSTANTLY FACING!!! I'VE LIVED WITH A VISION DISABILITY ALL MY LIFE; NOW I HAVE TO OWN THE FACT THAT I'M ACTUALLY GOING BLIND.

[@desiderata333]

@@heathergordon8555 God bless you.

[@pvdguitars2951]

Dear Lord, this is so humbling. I feel so much shame for each time I complain. Shame for selfishness, for every time of being self-indulgent . A better job, a bigger car, depression for not getting likes on Facebook. Joni sets a benchmark for humanity, for what it means to take up the Cross. Ken sets a new standard for being loving and caring husband. They both deserve Salvation, their place in the Kingdom of heaven. It puts a big question mark on our ‘claim’ for Grace. May our Heavenly Father bless them and all that suffer the burdens without losing their faith in Jeshua. 🙏

[@joanna_0316]

Joni and Ken's faith and love is absolutely commendable and worth imitating. But none of us 'deserve' salvation. We are saved only through and because of Jesus Christ, His life and His substitutionary death on the cross on our behalf.

[@desiderata333]

@@joanna_0316 You are right. It is only by the grace and mercy of Jesus that we are saved. none of us are worthy. That is what makes His love so extraordinary and above all love.

[@shannonsmithjared]

This really pulled me out of my self wallowing funk. Thank you God for Joni and others like her to help show me the way.

[@diane7912]

❤Amen.

[@lindaopthof9504]

I saw Joni at a Billy Graham crusade almost 30 years ago. Her message changed my life. God is so good.

[@garygiff2024]

What was she doing on the same platform with billy graham?

[@clenaghen123]

I could be a pain pal, and I wish we had a group near my area. You have reached a place I want to be at, I am often shoulder deep in the sea of pain and I don't know how I can think of the future getting worse, my condition is progressive and will get worse. But, your Love for the Savior is precious and I need to re watch this once again... thank you for this clear talk!

[@AmericanShiba]

Praying for your comfort and peace, God bless you

[@reneeellis4897]

I needed to hear that today because I I’m in constant pain from broken bones and a nervous system that doesn’t work right so pain pills don’t work. I need to die I thought so thanks for the uplifting Joni and go on with what God blessing on your life

[@reesewitherfork6142]

May I offer one thing? You mention the difficulty in conceiving of the future with your progressive condition… God doesn’t give us a grace years, months, or even 5 minutes in advance. He provides it when the moment arrives. Clearly we have different life experiences. I sometimes grow weary and fearful when I consider that my second kidney transplant may very well fail like the first and I’m only 35. Considering more dialysis and a third organ transplant is daunting.. but God has brought me through it before. He provided what I needed in the moment it was needed. Likewise, He has brought you this far. You got this. Our light and momentary afflictions are working for us a far greater eternal weight of glory. 🙏🏻

[@hilogearhart3759]

Have you prayed about what the Lord would have you do in starting a pain pal group?

[@clenaghen123]

@@hilogearhart3759 Thank you for bringing this back to my mind...I was and will pray about this. Our Church would be all for this kind of group, maybe even an online zoom meeting so the people without the ability to drive to the meeting could come..Do you have any wisdom to share about putting together this type of group?

[@lavedadenier5158]

I thought I was suffering until I listened to your speech. Forgive me Lord and make me just a little bit like Joni.

[@Ermi10862]

Joni Eareckson Tada possesses a diverse range of skills that have contributed to her remarkable journey as an advocate, artist, writer, and disability ministry leader. She taught me a course in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2009. I will never forget the impact her teaching and the course had on my life.🙏🙏🙏

[@jacquidanke1263]

SHE IS AN AMAZING DAUGHTER OF GOD!

[@jeanmank6342]

And a cherished sister in Christ to us all.

[@martharisingrosson7926]

I knew Joni from church when she'd "only" been in her chair for 25 years! I never dreamed then that I'd end up with a life of severe chronic back pain 30 years later living down the road at a nearby church that also has a wonderful ministry with the disabled. I've been letting my own pain break my heart so completely that I somehow haven't been even reaching out to the people I love so dearly until I listened tonight. Praise God for ALL Your words tonight Joni & Blessings, ♡, Martha Rosson

[@georgewambugu9144]

So humbling especially to those of us who incenssantly complain about trivia . May the Lord 🙏 forgive us and give us wisdom. May He in His Eternal Mercies give us wisdom to be thankful always and to be counting our many Blessings 💞

[@beekuan66]

@@georgewambugu9144 Amen

[@janetfeuerstein149]

I never heard anything so beautiful and encouraging

[@robertfermanides2721]

Oh PRECIOUS ONE!!!...Ive listened to You for years. ALWAYS AMAZED AT YOUR FAITH. Now after 33 years of factory work, fibromyalgia, neck surgery, back injury, and osteoarthritis; i wake in pain a lot. YOUR OVERCOMING IS SOOOOO ENCOURAGING!!!!!!....LOVE 💘 YOU SIS!!!!

[@juliebouchard2466]

So inspirational! I do not suffer physical pain. I can feel lack of purpose especially during covid. I am blessed. I need to wake up each morning looking for ways I can bless others!

[@pippa212]

What an incredible message. I’m definitely saving this one to listen to over and over. This woman is the hands and feet of Jesus ministering to people

[@deborahuffindell3866]

Wow! I've listened to this several times already and I am so blessed! Thank you, Joni, and thank You, dear Jesus, for using her in her suffering to minister to me in mine!

[@lyndaallaby2131]

This one from Joni is like no other of hers, or of any others that I have heard. I depend on listening to this one from time to time, in my pain, both physical, and grief from loss to Jesus of a son and husband. My physical pain is under control, but I still need Jesus and Joni.................so many of us are just "waiting for the trumpet to blow".

[@sarahrickman6609]

​@@lyndaallaby2131 amen about that trumpet sis.

[@yvonnegill1382]

I look forward to being with you in heaven both of us pain free. Our God will have the final word. ❤Joni

[@yvonnegill1382]

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ❤

[@yvonnegill1382]

Joni you encourage and inspire me.

[@momma2357]

You are an amazing woman of God. you and Ken are a wonderful couple whos love you can see radiate. God Bless you you are very loved by all.

[@giulianassviuc1112]

Yes indeed she is!

[@lovefortruth3414]

Ohmygoodness! My mom just sent me this video and it could not be more timely! I've been living with cobstant chronic pain fir over a decade and it is resistant to all medications. The only reluef is movement as much as tokeratedbut not kore, with periods of rest, and sometimes heat or ice. While I'm cobtinuously finding my workarounds to gett things done, it still drustrates me that U'm so much more limited than I used to ve. Recently, I noticed just a couple of small changes in my daily exercise routine have loosened up my hips and made the heavier house work so much eadier physucally. I think some dtrengthening andchealing are taking place. That said, my attitude can still use some improcement. I still find myself complaining to God more often than is healthy for me. One good thing I'm doing is telling my body "God creatied you for movement and rest, NOT for rest only." I now need to implement God's reminder that He has not given me a spirit of fear. I must cintinue to let the pain put me in a state of fear, but only awareness. I can tolerate alot of pain before I absolutely have to lie down. But the only way for me to increase the amount of activity I can di vefore I reach thatbpoint, is to alpow myself to push through and slightly beyond my comfort zone every day and move the goal post every time my current level of activity gets too easy. Sorry this oost is si ling. I often have trouble being steaught and to the point. I just needed you to know how much your words of wisdom ring true for me right now. God bless you.

[@lovefortruth3414]

sorry for all the typos. I have no edit option 😜

[@maryksmith9153]

Hello, I really felt close to you when I read your reply! I have been struggling with chronic pain in varying degrees for 42 years now. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis with many deformities. I've had 12 surgeries and now am looking at possibly 2 more. Last week I went to a clinician with Holistic Pain Management. He insists that I need physical therapy but I can't afford it. So I need to begin an exercise program at home. I dread it and am ashamed because of my dread & the accompanying lousy attitude it brings. How do you conquer sloth? I am becoming even more of a couch potato and my muscles are wasting away. I am sorry that I have complained to you uninvited. Joni certainly gives us precious nuggets of wisdom to help us carry our crosses, doesn't she? Well, thanks for reading this. I am going to pray for Jesus to be my counselor and answer the questions I've asked. I will endeavor to humble myself in the sight of the LORD, as it says in God's Word. He will lift me up for the glory of His Name. Bless you for sharing your heart with us. Shalom!

[@katharinedavis4947]

@lovefortruth Can you get cbd oil ? I've been using it for 3 years now and thank God it makes a huge difference. Its a knock on effect , because pain is under control I can do so much more physically which in turn helps my condition .arthritis and osteomyalcea , cervical spondylitis. I also take turmeric and black pepper, cod liver oil with omega 3 , glucosamine and chondritin with msm, and lots of d3 ( 10 000 ius ) and zinc . They all help. Hope you can try at least some of these. You'd need to take them for at least a month to help. God bless you Kay

[@maryksmith9153]

@@katharinedavis4947 Hi, Katharine, Thank you for your reply. I used to take cubs and it did help with the constant neuropathy. I think I will go back to that again. I also ran out of my D3 so I ordered more. Since I take 13 prescription meds it's hard to buy extra supplements but if one doesn't try new things there is no room for improvements! I like your truth talk where you remind yourself that the Lord created you for both movement AND rest! I will try the CBD again for one thing and remember that change can take time. Keep up the good work on exercise! God bless you, Sister!

[@katharinedavis4947]

@@maryksmith9153 Sadly as I've been ill following the vaccine in June and then with covid Exercise has gone out of the window . Maybe I'll try again later. However it's a case of use it or lose it . God bless Kay

[@nancystarks2099]

I was browsing KZbin this morning and I stumbled across this video. Even though it was recorded a few years back, the thoughts that Joni shared are timeless and so very true. It came right when I needed to see it for I have been experiencing walking pneumonia for 2 months at the time of this post and this is in addition to having Multiple Sclerosis for 18 plus years. As I watched this video, I so resonated with Joni when she shared her journey with breast cancer in addition to her dealing with paralysis. I was encouraged so much that no matter what unexpected health issues I face in addition to a life long underlying medical condition that I have, I can know that the Lord is there in that I can relate to His suffering on the cross that much more which leads me to a closer intimate relationship with Him. Praise ye the Lord for this privilege: Phil 3:10-11

[@canadasweetie]

Cannot imagine how faithful she is to the Lord. I can’t seem to achieve that.

[@melaniexoxo]

I feel this comment so much but it really is just saturating ourselves and our lives in Gods word. The struggle with that flesh though … I so feel it.

[@barbmanley3114]

Thank You Joni for sharing your emotions,. It helps you and me and mañy others

[@jeanmank6342]

Joni's beautiful face, singing and testimony lighten my heart.

[@willowwillow1969]

Father, thank You for Joni. She is such a sweet, humble servant to You. I lift her and her loved ones to You now. Strengthen her in mind and body. Remove any mental or physical barrier that limits her worship. I ask for grace and patience for her care team. You are faithful. Let us all glean the wisdom she generously offers. I ask in the Name above all names, Jesus. Amen

[@sarahkorea]

Thankyou Joni. My pain is emotional and mental. Severe anxiety and fear. Sometimes overwhelming. Listening to you has given me a very different perspective on my suffering. THANKYOU SO MUCH. God bless you hugely.

[@bobjoancampbell1119]

Sarah I struggle with the same.

[@margyrowland]

I live with chronic pain too. Only other sufferers understand.

[@prettypumpkin2314]

Joni has inspired me through the years as God has used her to help others in her own affliction

[@canadasweetie]

I’m horrible. I can’t seem to see that His grace is sufficient .

[@dawnr.4614]

🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️Be encouraged watch pastor Mark hemans 💕🕊️✝️🙏🙏 also try join on line meeting Song Yahweh will manifest himself And gracefully broken God will never leave you or forsake you

[@Notwoke7]

You're not horrible, you're human - keep the faith and hold fast

[@CalvaryChapelGal-ps5yr]

You are not horrible, @canadasweetie. You thinking you are horrible DOES NOT come from God. He loves you and He knows all your thoughts and struggles. God bless you for your honesty on this chat. Just ask Him to help you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.

[@elanorglf]

I'm horrible as well. 😢

[@jackieaustwick]

You're not horrible, you are much loved He loves you.

[@carolseburn2349]

Praise God for this remarkable woman.

[@rickysikes1631]

I like William Law. I have not heard any minister mention him. I was so convicted by his book ,”How Saved Are We”,that I read it every year for several years. I had compromised with the world,and was grieved. I knew I needed to be reminded again and again. Joni, you help me face what is happening in our nation and world with hope. Not hope that He will make it all stop and get back to ‘normal’ but that I can trust Him in any and every situation. Dr. Helen Roseveare wrote a book about her years as a medical missionary in the Congo during civil war. While she was being raped she cried out to the Lord in her heart,” Don’t you see? Don’t you care?” He answered,” This is still my Calvary. I am still suffering. Today, I am suffering in your body. In her book about suffering she says we must be willing to be whittled like an arrow through suffering. I was very convicted in many areas where I was being self protective. I repented. I hear you, Joni, and am convicted even more not to fear the future. I read the back of the book, and we win!

[@marksellers4875]

A genuinely BEAUTIFUL soul. Voltare once said " Show me your redeemed life and I will believe in your redeeming God." Well Voltare, I give you Joni.

[@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn]

Too late for Voltaire?😢

[@marksellers4875]

@SusanLlewellyn-pp2xn The woman who sat with Voltare said she " Would never again sit at the death bed of an infedel". Far, far too late...

[@faeleia]

I looked up the quote, it wasn't by voltare but a German philosopher Heinrich Heine. I wonder if he was ever saved?

[@Meg_219]

Joni, as someone with chronic daily pain I just cannot tell you how comforting it is to know I’m not alone crying out to God about this as a Christian. Thank you SO much for your raw honesty about how you actually felt (wondering about assisted suicide, etc)…and then addressing that. It is more comforting to know that another Christian who has clung to Christ has also struggled with those thoughts, and has still been able to endure in Christ.

[@marysisak2359]

This woman has more courage in her pinkie than I have in my entire body.

[@lynnm.2019]

Me too Mary, me too. God, would you give us this same courage? Much Love sister.

[@canadasweetie]

I’m trying to suffer without hate. HARD!! You are stronger than most Joni. I can’t. Or maybe people would say you can just choose not to but i say i can’t get through.

[@lizm9863]

Amen for such a great husband ...praise be to GOD... Equally a great wife speaking

[@zukisahogana6508]

Just came across this video last night What a testimony!!! From now onwards I will die to self and magnify Jesus in my life Be of service to others and stop wallowing in self pity Thank Toni for talking even to able-bodied people like me!!!!

[@janicespiak3952]

She is such a beautiful christian,an amazing inspiration to so many suffering people, because she can relate to so many in 4th near suffering.

[@irenesarahchia9836]

I get you, Joni. I suffer from central post stroke pain . I’m on painkillers and nerve medication everyday. I’m hemiplegic but yes, I feel pain, like you… I get you! God bless you!!

[@kathybach123]

I thank God for you.❤ I do not consider myself disabled. I don't even LOOK disabled, but type 1 diabetes for almost 60 years. You are my hero! The Lord gives me hope everyday! ❤❤❤

[@starrthomas2661]

What a blessing ! Oh God I love you.

[@MirandaDanda1983]

I love this lady! So transparent!

[@paulineclark8153]

Very blessed by this message

[@EM-pc7fq]

Thank you Lord for this great great testimony. How wonderful is Your love.

[@jessicairving3567]

I can see the blessing of God all through my life as a paraplegic.From the age of 2( car accident ) to now there have been many moments that i would hope that are not part of my life. Double amputee,1 kidney removed spinal injury, cancer( double mastectomy) . I can see that i still have a lot to thank God for.Praise God! God is a very important part of my life.I cant do anything without him.I love you Lord!

[@UserUser-ke4ti]

Joni, I'm beginning to understand your love for God in the midst of your life with its sufferings. Suffice to say, I have a long way to go. And this coming from a brother with no sufferings to speak of. Thank you, Joni.

[@sherrylakela5445]

You really touched my life l live with chronic pain since 1990. You are a refreshing woman and helped my spirit and my faith grow stronger.l will look at my pain in a new way and have a new joy in my spirit and smile for Jesus. God bless you 😉😉

[@pyuranus]

Jesus my Lord reigns in all honor in all glory. His our navigation and direction accidents and broken bones are He didn't deserve yet He gladly took it upon Himself so the rest of us don't need to be inundated. HALELLUJAH

[@MirandaDanda1983]

I feel I should be further along than I am.. But it won't stop me from reaching others. Thank you sister. You are an inspiration♥

[@evelenihan1492]

U uhh No by CDDod and

[@evelynjohnston712]

Praise God for Joni a faithful servant to the Lord may my attitude for problems and misery in life be like her. God bless her and her husband, what a true ambassador to Chist

[@melaniexoxo]

Finding Jesus in your splashover from hell makes me think of the firey furnace. That’s how you know how scripture filled someone’s life is. Their analogies reflect scripture. ❤️

[@matteocannito-archard2558]

You are an inspiration indeed

[@debcleveland908]

Joni, you too are in the very center of God’s perfect will! I only pray that God will use my chronic pain to help others even slightly like you to! Deb

[@agraves561]

Praise God! Wow thank you Lord

[@monicawilson896]

Love the lesson in this talk and that it is Scripture rich.

[@pamosRN]

Our God is able. And you are a testimony of His grace.

[@darlenevincent8735]

I just recently found your video, my goodness I'm choking tears about your testimony about you surviving your accident & continuing to share your unshakable faith. It has inspired me to keep on trusting Jesus even though I'm living with chronic pain that rarely stops. The words God has given you to share have reached my despair & made me fix my eyes on Jesus more than I have done. I've concentrated on my pain instead of Jesus. God bless you for keeping on inspite of your many challenges. Like you I get up shower, get dressed, put makeup on & get going no matter the pain level. Many blessings to you❤77yr old, married 60 yrs Mother, Grnma & Great Grnma God is Good

[@causayefeito1081]

Thank you for a tremendous testimony You are a blessing!!! Thank you thank you. God Keep giving you strength you are inspiration to all.🙏🏽

[@nataliehagman2432]

What a blessing Joni you are !!!!! I praise God for you and your testimony.

[@kellyspence8423]

Joni, you did it again!! You inspire me every day to shift my focus from my own pains to someone else pain’s that r worse. Keep up the fight! God shines so much through you. Kelly Spence

[@aaronkim1074]

Thank you Jesus for this mighty woman of God to help so many. Thank you Joni for your dedication and love for others. God comfort and bless you always.

[@1marmit]

My husband has ms for 23 years of our 36 year marriage, and just went blind amongst his other infirmities. He relates to you. So do I. We look upon Jesus and know he is our strength and redeemer and these sufferings are but a short time. God bless you for your good honest example of Jesus at work in you by the Holy Spirit. Holy hugs from Mitch and I.

[@feliciasyiem8126]

Our Lord is faithful ❤️🥰 thank you Lord Jesus 💕

[@mikegitonga]

Thank God for you sister Joni. Grace upon grace to you. Thank God for what He has and continues to do in and through you. Clearly say what God Holy Spirit continues to do through you. As always may God as it ought to be continue getting All The glory through your Testimony(Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 10:31). Even in my country Kenya 🇰🇪 God has used you to help us see how Phil 2:13-14 affirms that we ought to do All things without complaining. Amazing. May our lives be full of Thanksgiving now and always in view of Ephesians 5:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Whatever our circumstance may Christ receive His glory and reward of His suffering as we seek to give Him glory in All. He remains Faithful always(1 Cor 1:9). Shalom shalom shalom!

[@pyuranus]

I can sit as a congregation if the sermon is this good, hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah ~~~!

[@bredaogrady-k9y]

Joni ur are serving God wise wisdom beautiful soul u are just listening to u from lreland Breda thank you l tested u about losing my first born son mark rip my other son's suffering losing my sister to cancer and one between my other sister cancer struck again by God's graces she made it but lot's sufferings to many to mention so it's great to know we're never alone Thank God beautiful blòod stained road to Calvary oh how we've all walked the path of sufferings but none like our beautiful innocent Jesus ❤

[@Ozzie3356]

Wow! Joni is a true voice on suffering, having lived it all over many years. I am truly humbled by her gracious gentleness love words of faith hope and encouragement.❤😊

[@jilldaher1046]

she is so much like Job but has to endure life where Job only had to endure for a year. shes amazing how she shines GOD

[@shamaywilliams-blake]

What a blessing you are. I thank God for allowing me to bump into one of your videos, and now I'm hooked.

[@paolamaria5840]

I used to smoke one pack a day for 20 years. My son begged me for such a long time to stop that I decided it was time for me to honor his loving request. So I finally quited this habit . Years afterword, I underwent a medical exam to see what state my respiratory system was in. I had heard that after 10 years of abstinence the lungs fully recovered their functionality. But, unfortunately IT IS NOT TRUE!. My lungs are now relatively healthy but they will NEVER, NEVER lose the scars that were formed by me smoking for 20 consecutive years. I suffered damage that was not very serious but PERMANENT. I will never have fully healthy lungs again. Think about it! It is wonderfull if you succeed quitting but is is much more wiser if you never start.

[@jamyanelson]

So encouraging sometimes it's good to hear messages like this so we can look in the mirror for a while and just meditate on how good God is no matter what the situation is. No complaining no sadness no focusing on our situation but to set our eyes upon someone else. Like my husband says all the time it takes time to grow in decency on God and a relationship with him....

[@susanflakes6968]

Joni, you know what the WORD says..."we are healed...by HIS STRIPES ". I have been miraculously healed several even really many times and it happened in an instant and wondrously. I know this came on me...allowed by GOD and HE was there BIG TIME. I won't go into what HE said but I trust HIM. Yes, I believe HE has made us to share in HIS SUFFERINGS which WORD says we then share in HIS INHERITANCE. You know what? I can't begin to know what that means but I know it is for an ETERNITY. Still and ALL...SOMETHING HAPPENS HERE ..we watch...Selahhhhhh...

[@Michellee0122]

What an amazing message! Thank you Lord Jesus.

[@TaflynMassar]

Joni you're a very brave person and I wish I have half your faith and you're really my inspiration , praying for God's peace for you and everyone who has to go through difficult times

[@pastorrobbgoodman5084]

This is a powerful message. Jesus, teach me to remember what you went through so I won't complain about my disability. Thank you Lord Jesus.

[@celk3717]

Jesus goes where no one else can go. Thank you Joni 🥰

[@havabird2772]

Thanks for the reminders! He is worthy of it all!

[@yvonnegill1382]

Chronic pain, on my left side also my head, I take 8 extra strength Tylenol everyday. That was what I added to everything the doctor had prescribed. Hydromorphone 9 mg. Twice per day. Plus a 2 mg hydromorphone for breakthrough pain mostly once per day.

[@pamsomervold3124]

God bless you precious warrior for Jesus! Your encouragement and delicate delivery of your struggles in this life are as timely as they are powerful! I needed this message and for that I thank you ~ to the glory of our Father, Amen 🙏

[@monikabucher5572]

Ni dearest, how honest and open you are! I am 71 and have ME/Chronice Fatigue for 16 years. Thank God my symptoms have been on the milder side, but still limiting. I always thanked the Lord that I had no pain, because I am a wimp with it. 1 1/2 years this suddenly changed and I have pain in one of my buttocks and both hips. Nothing organically wrong with them. I take 2 medications, that are supposed to help, but really don’t. I so understand your fleeting thought about assisted suicide. I had moments when I felt more understanding with the Euthanasia movement. But I know this is not a beliewver’s way. I admire you so much and your daily readings give me so much encouragement! I can;’t wait to meet you in heaven, which may be very soon! May I ask, do you take any pain meds? Min are Paracetamol and Nutriptyline. I don’t want to take opiate meds. God bless you with all of my heart!

[@heikehenninger7929]

Dear Joni ! I love you so much ! I met you first when I was about 12/13/14 years old ! Now I am 54! First I met you in your book, which I didn´t like ,at the beginning I can´t remember who gave me that book ! Then I gave your book a second chance about one year later And suddenly I began to understand what you were talking about. 'Now I found you again on You Tube !!!1 I´ve never thougt that I could see you again. One of my only wishes iis to speak to you alive

[@maryellaminor2247]

Thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement

[@annelappalainen6193]

Thank you, dear Joni, so needed that message.

[@praywithme-godanswerspraye3423]

Oh Joni I’m so sorry please know your words are comforting to me. How are you doing today?

[@lornaescobar2491]

A message l needed that you gave me today Praise Jesus l love you and Gorify your Name Lord Jesus

[@lidyanaredeemed9848]

Sometimes God allows suffering and pain to use it for the Kingdom. She really spoke to my heart. It challenge me also count my blessings.

[@theclapaolini4322]

You have been called.yes this is your mision to help this faithless generation. You are helping in the generations ahead to al who may be down with illness like you . You are still alive to do this good to every human being. You really and truly use the wordsofjesus to take courage . Ui thank God for you.BELIEVE ME I TALK FOR BILILIONS.

[@yvonnegill1382]

I will never leave you or forsake you.

[@jeffreyschuller533]

Saving souls is the reason for Iniquity and suffering! Stay close to Christ always.

[@petersanderson1675]

I speak healing for Joni in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth

[@cathyemery2828]

Thank you Joni-Ive started to dive into a deep depression. I needed this!😊❤️🌹 38:42

[@emmy9660]

God bless you so much Joni u hve touched so many people precious woman of GOD . Pray that you’re having a pain free day 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@karenarnold7665]

My biggest pain is arthritis of the knees. One knee especially. Many times I send up a prayer for her pain, which is exponentially more than mine, and make myself get up while I still can. I also pray at times when I struggle to sleep for her struggles especially with pain at night. Oh how one day so many - after rejoicing with Jesus - will rejoice over your healing.

[@PsyChoAnaLize]

👩🏾‍🦼Grace to keep going. Thank you Jesus

[@cleofeq]

Thanks Joni for your inspiring message. Help me Lord to go out and help somebody each day. Help me stop being so selfish, self indulgent. Have mercy Lord.

[@brendametube]

Thank You God for Joni’s example, and thank You for giving her the grace she needs to stay in Your freedom. It’s much different and much better than our perception of freedom. Please help each and everyone of us, not only that we face our suffering in “the joy of suffering with You” … But Father, please help us to be that example and encouragement to others as well. Please help us not to fall short anymore, of serving You and enduring life’s pain without complaining, as a representation of Your grace, Your love, Your mercy, Your strength, Your favor! Help us lovey You and please you with our hearts! In Jesus’s name I pray… Amen!