People just don’t know what to say, though overall they’re trying to help. While some comments are true, timing and sensitivity are key! So, I believe in extending grace, as admittedly, I’ve said or thought some of these things myself!
Karma is blown up by the cross! Jesus got what we deserved – death and punishment, and we got what we didn't deserve - abundant, eternal life!
When life is swirling and you don't understand why God is allowing such hardship, you can always trust His heart!
Though He has done so much more, the concrete demonstration of His amazing love on the cross for me is forever enough! When I do not understand His mind, I trust His heart!
Accepting adversity is sweet relief, and paradoxically, it helped me fight the cancer much better - together - with Him!
So now we have perfect forgiveness AND access to God and His glory. Talk about “life-changing!” It is finished!
Job’s extreme experience showcases a believer’s ability to respond “well” to even tragedy when they turn to God Who is the fullness of joy.
Explore how Terri Fornear learned to abide in and depend on the Lord for strength and reassurance while being primary caretaker of Joe during his cancer battle.
We might conclude trials signify He is angry with us or disciplining us for lack of faith. Yet Jesus stated the opposite. The reason He prunes those who bear some fruit is to enable them to produce more fruit.
David didn’t pretend everything was great, yet he moved past lamenting to lavishing praise on God - always magnifying God not his troubles.