How does God’s sovereign grace help us in our suffering?

• ‘Ephesians 1:4–5 is a feather-soft comfort: “He chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.” God had his eye on me long before the universe was created — in love, he called me before my suffering even began. Even if my afflictions get worse, nothing can take away my eternal deliverance. When I blow a fuse because of my limitations, God does not rethink his choice to save me. Nothing I do can undo his decision to include me in his flock. And although there are times when I am anything but a good ambassador for Christ in my wheelchair, my loving God sends his Spirit to correct and strengthen me.’

• ‘By his grace, God not only saved his people in the past but goes on saving them day after day. Irresistible grace is a true comfort for any weary caregiver.’

• ‘The doctrines of grace show themselves most precious in seasons of suffering, weakness, or failure.’

-Joni Erickson Tada

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(GSiV: Humility; heaven; suffering; Peace; Tada; Joni)