Jesus went without comfort so that you might have it. He postponed joy so that you might share in it. He willingly chose isolation so that you might never be alone in your hurt and sorrow. He had no real fellowship so that fellowship might be yours, this moment. This alone is enough cause for great gratitude!

I want to stay in the habit of 'glancing' at my problems and 'gazing' at my Lord.

Anyone 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.

Every Christian who keeps looking up stretches his heart's capacity for Heaven.

God always seems bigger to those who need him most. And suffering is the tool he uses to help us need him more.

Each one of us is God's special work of art. Through us, He teaches and inspires, delights and encourages, informs and uplifts all those who view our lives.

I had to be healed of my desire to be healed.