The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - Learning to Glory in Our Sufferings When We’d Rather Run from Them

About this episode

Deidre Braley discusses the importance of trusting God through suffering and how trials can strengthen faith.

John 16:33 reminds believers that hardship is not an exception to the Christian life but an expected part of living in a fallen world. In this devotional, Deidre Braley explores the tension many Christians feel between wanting to avoid suffering and God's invitation to trust Him through it. While our natural instinct is often to run from pain, Scripture teaches that trials can become powerful tools God uses to shape our faith, deepen our dependence on Him, and strengthen our character. Highlights Jesus promised believers would face trouble in this world. Many people spend significant energy trying to avoid suffering and discomfort. God uses trials to develop perseverance, character, and hope. Christian growth often happens through difficulties rather than ease. Suffering does not mean God has abandoned His people. The Holy Spirit strengthens believers through seasons of hardship. Trusting God in adversity helps replace fear with faith. Christ's victory over the world gives believers lasting hope in every circumstance. Join the Conversation Have you experienced a time when God reminded you that He saw your pain, needs, or circumstances? How does knowing that God is El Roi—the God…

People in this episode

Host: Deidre Braley

Topics covered

• suffering
• faith
• Christian growth
• trials
• trust in God
• perseverance
• hope

Keywords

• suffering
• Christian life
• trials
• faith
• perseverance
• character
• hope
• Holy Spirit
• adversity
• God who sees

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Crosswalk, Crosswalk Plus

Books & works: John 16:33

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