Suffering

So many we know are walking through intense trial and heartache. Sunday, I listened to a podcast by David Powlison entitled, "A Christian Perspective on Grief".  I wanted to include it here for those of you who are caring for the suffering or who are suffering yourself.  

www.ccef.org/christian-perspective-grief 

Here is a quote that I particularly liked:

"Scripture describes how suffering effects us: it purifies our faith; it makes us long more intensely; it actually shakes us from our sin." David Powlison

I have found this to be true.  Father, you are kind and merciful. You have numbered our days; not ours alone, but those of the ones we love. Thank you for gently caring for us in our suffering and grief.