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To: Godsgirl

The suffering that we may do, is that for being a Christian. Specifically anything because we are Christians, Not any suffering because we are in this world and suffering from the consequences or hardships living here.


8 posted on 12/11/2008 5:54:25 PM PST by tmjohn (what does not kill us will only make us stronger)
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To: tmjohn

Suffering because of being persecuted for Christ’s sake as least has a reason.

Suffering because our bodies are broken down through no fault of our own is what’s always given me the greatest difficulty.


9 posted on 12/11/2008 7:01:06 PM PST by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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To: tmjohn

The suffering that we may do, is that for being a Christian.

Exactly, the suffering one chooses to go through as a christian,simply because they choose to do what is pleasing and honoring to their God in the face of conflict and adversity. This is the surrendering of our will to do His. Righteous suffering. Obedience to God can be quite painful at times. Have been going through a testing of trials lately and it has been quite painful, yet God is gracious and I look forward to partaking of that resurrection life once my flesh has been crucified. I might say that right now it is very much alive, that is why this word tonight has cut so deep to my heart. Blessings to you.


10 posted on 12/11/2008 9:04:36 PM PST by Godsgirl
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