Hard times come for all in life, with no real explanation. When we walk through suffering, it has the potential to devastate and destroy, or to be the gateway to gratitude and joy. Elisabeth Elliot was no stranger to suffering. Her first husband, Jim, was murdered by the Waoroni people in...
Hard times come for all in life, with no real explanation. When we walk through suffering, it has the potential to devastate and destroy, or to be the gateway to gratitude and joy.
Elisabeth Elliot was no stranger to suffering. Her first husband, Jim, was murdered by the Waoroni people in Ecuador moments after he arrived in hopes of sharing the gospel. Her second husband was lost to cancer. Yet, it was in her deepest suffering that she learned the deepest lessons about God.
Why doesn't God do something about suffering? He has, He did, He is, and He will.
Suffering and love are inexplicably linked, as God's love for His people is evidenced in His sending Jesus to carry our sins, griefs, and sufferings on the cross, sacrificially taking what was not His on Himself so that we would not be required to carry it. He has walked the ultimate path of suffering, and He has won victory on our behalf.
This truth led Elisabeth to say, "Whatever is in the cup that God is offering to me, whether it be pain and sorrow and suffering and grief along with the many more joys, I'm willing to take it because I trust Him."
Because suffering is never for nothing.
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Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a Christian author and speaker. She, having lived through great loss, taught on God's grace in the midst of hardship, as well as teaching wives and mothers to fulfill the high calling of Titus 2.
In her final book, Elisabeth Elliot describes how it is often through the deepest suffering that God teaches us the deepest lessons. As we trust Him through our trials, we come to a greater assurance of His love and sovereignty-even as He works all things together for the good of those who love Him.
Hard times come for all in life, with no real explanation. When we walk through suffering, it has the potential to devastate and destroy, or to be the gateway to gratitude and joy. Elisabeth Elliot was no stranger to suffering. Her first husband, Jim, was murdered by the Waoroni people in...
Hard times come for all in life, with no real explanation. When we walk through suffering, it has the potential to devastate and destroy, or to be the gateway to gratitude and joy.
Elisabeth Elliot was no stranger to suffering. Her first husband, Jim, was murdered by the Waoroni people in Ecuador moments after he arrived in hopes of sharing the gospel. Her second husband was lost to cancer. Yet, it was in her deepest suffering that she learned the deepest lessons about God.
Why doesn't God do something about suffering? He has, He did, He is, and He will.
Suffering and love are inexplicably linked, as God's love for His people is evidenced in His sending Jesus to carry our sins, griefs, and sufferings on the cross, sacrificially taking what was not His on Himself so that we would not be required to carry it. He has walked the ultimate path of suffering, and He has won victory on our behalf.
This truth led Elisabeth to say, "Whatever is in the cup that God is offering to me, whether it be pain and sorrow and suffering and grief along with the many more joys, I'm willing to take it because I trust Him."
Because suffering is never for nothing.
-Publisher.
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a Christian author and speaker. She, having lived through great loss, taught on God's grace in the midst of hardship, as well as teaching wives and mothers to fulfill the high calling of Titus 2.
In her final book, Elisabeth Elliot describes how it is often through the deepest suffering that God teaches us the deepest lessons. As we trust Him through our trials, we come to a greater assurance of His love and sovereignty-even as He works all things together for the good of those who love Him.
I read the book and watched the relevant videos online and absolutely loved it! God gave godly woman like Elisabeth( Betty) to guide younger woman through trial, tribulation and loneliness in life for us to truly cling to Jesus our only Saviour and hope. She humbly shared what the Lord has taught her through many years of worship and waiting. I was deeply inspired by the humility, submission and obedience and of course enjoyed her sense of humour.
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4 years ago
Powerful
This is a book that I have reread a number of times. Elisabeth Elliot is a person who has faced incredible difficulties and suffering yet come through with a powerful testimony of God's faithfulness, love and enabling. This book gives really practical advice on how to more forward and through grief. It isn't an impossible to do list but rather her personal sharing of the discoveries that she made along the way. This is a great book for everyone to read whether facing little issues or great pain.
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5 years ago
Best book on Suffering
I found this book to be the most authentic and balanced book that I have read on suffering. Elisabeth Elliot is someone who has suffered much so she is writing with a vulnerability and from a place of experience. I loved the way she doesn't deny suffering is painful yet shows a real strength in relationship with God even though life seems impossible. This book doesn't give the quaint Christian answers but does show you God. A really valuable resource.
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5 years ago
Inspirational
Elisabeth Elliot is such a moving and inspirational speaker and that reflects in all her works. This book has to be one of my favourite. Her open, honest approach to the subject of suffering is so refreshing. I finished this book in one day (just over 100 pages), and found so much comfort within its pages. Highly recommend this for anyone who is currently suffering or even someone you know who might be going through a tough time.
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5 years ago
What to say when you don't know what to say
My sister n I read this when she lost her baby. . I didn't know how to be there for her, I didn't have any clever answers for her (I normally do). We eagerly went through the chapters and learnt alot from the book. It motivates you to face your problem head on and take the next step of faith. There is no cuddling or woe is me attitude in this book n I appreciate that, especially from a woman author. I am not saying she is cold and my sister found her approach helpful.
