Suffering reveals the goodness of God

More than answers about why we suffer or reminders of what good can come from our pain, Joni has come to grasp that God’s presence is what we need as his children. We need God to scoop us up and hold us close, just as a father holds his child. #Suffering #Hope #Faith #TrustInGod

[@phillipbear7630]

We are gratefully for your..devotion..an service!!..AN LOVE TO..AN FOR JESUS..❤

[@annepreston9639]

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[@anavah4yeshua580]

Joni, every one of your messages is so uplifting, so humble & Grace filled. You inspire me to keep pushing & quit grumbling. Thank you Joni, you are a gift from God.

[@leannelane7004]

Amen!! Thank You, Jesus! God bless Joni!❤

[@aronlelenora9572]

Praise the LORD JESUS CHRIST Name Always Amen !

[@jfc3449]

Joni I remember your accident and the book written and read as a teenager. You have been a faithful witness for our Lord Jesus. How can I whine. Bless you. Love you sister in Christ.

[@lyndatapley4264]

God bless you, dear Joni. I’m just a bit older than you are, and I’ve read your books and listened to your encouragement for many years. The Lord has brought me through many very difficult times, but this latest trial is probably the hardest. Our beautiful, godly daughter has a massive inoperable brain tumor. We’re praying for a miracle, but she and we are especially praying for her scientist brother to be saved. And she says she wants Jesus to be glorified by her life or by death. I pray for you dear sister.🙏💕🤗💐

[@zonneezon1]

Dearest Sister always thank you !!

[@amypayne6367]

Amen 🙏

[@michellep.6482]

TY beautiful Joni for this reminder ❤ what comforting words !! Glory be to God 🙏

[@fionassimbwa8805]

Thank you Joni , for not wasting your pain- we are immensely blessed by the wounded Joni , so blessed!

[@cindys.9688]

Thank you, Joni, for consistently and faithfully pointing us to Jesus Christ. We love Him, and we love you.💖

[@claireoconor7986]

What an unbelievable spirit Joni has, she inspires me to do better in my life!❤

[@kennethdoughty644]

Amen Joni ! Our minds Can't comprehend completely GOD'S LOVE. Like peering into a Diamond!

[@AprilHumphries-ChristBride1986]

Praise the LORD!! HALLELUJAH AMEN FOREVER!!

[@annepreston9639]

AMEN ❤️

[@saharsmith1864]

Thank you, Joni, love learning from you and Jesus !

[@IlseZamarripa]

Thank you so much for your beautiful Godly character, Joni! God bless you!! I praise God that through all your suffering, He reveals himself to us in such a unique and perfect way.

[@aletheamallory9674]

TRUTH,TRUTH, TRUTH...... ABBA FATHER👑🙏🏾👑🙏🏾👑✋🏾🤚🏾

[@lynnbrown5803]

I love you Joni..praise the Lord

[@darrellcordle7922]

Thank you Joni Thank you Jesus love you ❤

[@lynettesanchez9315]

Suffering brings us closer to God ❤

[@judymartuscello114]

What an amazing example to us all!!!

[@Elizabeth-wd3mc]

Amen. Thk. You. Dear. God. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌. God. Bless. You. Joni. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️💟🛐

[@LarryDominguez-w3r]

Ab-so-lute-ly sister.....😊

[@danielwebster7030]

Thank you Joni for this good word. I know that suffering is NOT popular. As a sermon on Sunday? Well.... So, I hear you. I thank the Lord Jesus Christ for the things he has allowed me to go thru. I DON'T understand it, but I'm glad that He's got me!

[@mariposavioleta9007]

I'm so grateful for you sharing this with us. I've tried to do the same to the best of my abilities and it's been encouraging to watch your videos and see someone else with similar suffering and be encouraged. As hard as it all can be I'm thankful for the things like suffering that bring me closer to Him

[@teganwillow466]

Joni, you are a Godly woman. You are an inspiration to me!!

[@gioiastover9681]

What a beautiful testimony ❤

[@karenk2831]

Joni you make me smile!❤😊.

[@Wiser65]

God Bless you Joni!! What an inspiration you are to me. I'm on a new journey as I recover from a Cerebellar stroke. Still I can't compare what I'm going through to what you have endured your whole life! My paraphrase "The Lord comforts us so we can comfort others"! I'm understanding now Acts 14:22 take care!

[@JoniandFriendsVideo]

How our hearts go out to you amid your recovery. We appreciate you reaching out to share your heart. May God be glorified and his goodness be on full display through this hardship!

[@Jacie3pc]

Can you give me the name of your book and where I can find it. Thank you. A sister in Switzerland ❤

[@JoniandFriendsVideo]

The list of "35 good reasons" Joni speaks about formed the basis of the book A Step Further, you can find it in our store at joniandfriends.org/product/a-step-further/.

[@queenbee2196]

Yes! ❤👏

[@connieammerman8302]

What is the name of this book please? Pray for me, I want to trust Him completely and suffer well but I fear I don’t as I question God when I’m in pain and sometimes get angry. I feel ashamed because I know there are others (including Joni) who suffer in pain much more than I do. Her testimony helps me to look up Jesus and not give up hope.

[@JoniandFriendsVideo]

Our prayers go out to you as you continue to trust God through suffering. Be encouraged and know that “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed" Psalm 34:18. Joni's book A Step Further can be found at our store at joniandfriends.org/product/a-step-further/.

[@maryvandeusen5554]

Amen

[@lornaraphunga8014]

Amen amen 🙏🏽 many are the afflictions of the righteous….,,, blessings Joni

[@stellaentekume4328]

Diamond 💎 words of encouragement . God bless you mightyly ma .

[@maxinesimonelli7383]

Still praying for your complete healings.🎉

[@michelleocampo3708]

Thank you ❤ Much Love ❤ Stay Blessed❤

[@johnnielamb6277]

Thank you Father for not letting me die in my sins. For choosing me a worthless sinner who does not deserve your love. You never turned your back on me. You always there. Picking me up. Holding out your hand. Knocking at me door. I wasted so much time on the world. In your love you waited for me. You saved me so many times. Until my eyes were no longer blind and my ears could hear. I love you Jesus Christ with all my heart mind strength and soul. Thank you for your sacrifice on the cross shedding your blood at calvary and paying my sin debt in full. Saving me. I love Father!

[@thebumblebeemovie3514]

35?! Jeez I could only think of 1-2! I’m intrigued

[@MsCellobass]

Thank you Joni, i have a number of health issues that have been very minor challenges throughout my life. I have moderate scoliosis and other deformities. Now that I am 62 its beginning to be a challenge especially playing cello or doing some other activity. I also have hypothyroidism which compounds problems. Your shorts are encouragement.

[@kathleenmoncla5763]

Another great verse to remember! 🙌 Thanks, Joni‼️

[@patcardiff2563]

O yes I feel God is on my side with this awful illness that I have and I am no longer afraidxxx

[@maryjoseph5452]

Can you send the link for book please

[@heard3879]

I wonder what the name of the book is, I would like to find out online.

[@joycewalbert1413]

Thank you GOD! Thank you Joni !

[@nccrchurchunusual]

Suffering is a mystery to me...

[@SushmaChacko]

Dear Joni, you are an inspiration for me.

[@TeresaHausladen]

Thank you for your message

[@lindasd7591]

God bless you joni, and your husband

[@Hawaiian80882]

Mahalo's Joni....

[@virginiaelliott6296]

Ty Joni for your testimony.❤

[@tammymckinney626]

Thank you I needed this

[@VisibleTimes]

God with us. God is with me.❤

[@perryroberts8800]

Jesus loves you, turn to Him

[@carnelia8]

You're a pretty lady. 😊

[@LoveLupe300]

I'm broke I wish I could read your book! Love from Chicago ❤

[@JoniandFriendsVideo]

Thank you so much for your comment. Please reach out to our Response team at [e-mail]. We would love to share opportunities with you to read Joni's story.

[@rpeppard0003]

Thank you!!

[@jennyeccles980]

Praise God❤

[@marcelamaria4205]

God bless you

[@PinkandPossible]

We carry this treasure in clay jars

[@bronzewing1965]

❤🤗

[@cajun040862]

Amen so be it!

[@vincentthangeswari9479]

ஆமென்!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@lisavig3444]

AMEN 🙏❤️

[@mbcraig2]

😢❤😢❤😢❤

[@davidogle7733]

Amen

[@SusanKing-ku7lk]

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[@staciecs77]

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[@donnaholton480]

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[@mamatekeikikamawaelualanik4573]

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[@glorialove255]

Amen

[@patcardiff2563]

Hod bless you Joni for making me have no fear xxxxx

[@patcardiff2563]

God

[@Cookingforacrowd]

I want your book! What is the title and where can I find it?

[@JoniandFriendsVideo]

The list of "35 good reasons" Joni speaks about formed the basis of the book A Step Further, you can find it in our store at joniandfriends.org/product/a-step-further/.

[@danielleburke87]

What is the name of the book 📖?

[@JoniandFriendsVideo]

The list of "35 good reasons" Joni speaks about formed the basis of the book A Step Further, you can find it in our store at joniandfriends.org/product/a-step-further/.