Many people in the throes of suffering, disappointment, and despair, feel utterly stuck in their circumstances. They see no hope beyond their day-to-day drudgery of disability routines; but when hurting families place themselves under the shower of God's mercy, suddenly the clouds part. They realize there's hope, life, and even joy beyond their suffering.
Joni Eareckson TadaAnyone who takes the Bible seriously agrees that God hates suffering. Jesus spent most of his time relieving it. But when being healed becomes the only goal - 'I'm not letting go until I get what I want' - it's a problem.
Joni Eareckson TadaAmazing, isn't it, that our prayers...can move the very heart of God who created the universe?
Joni Eareckson TadaGod cares most not about making us comfortable, but about teaching us to hate our transgressions and to grow up spiritually to love him.
Joni Eareckson Tada