God's Grace in Your Suffering

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Pub Date 28 Feb 2018 | Archive Date 05 Feb 2018

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Exploring the biblical truths found in each stanza of the classic hymn “How Firm a Foundation,” David Powlison invites us to see God’s perspective on and purpose for our suffering.

Exploring the biblical truths found in each stanza of the classic hymn “How Firm a Foundation,” David Powlison invites us to see God’s perspective on and purpose for our suffering.


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Advance Praise

“Whenever my friend David Powlison offers insights on handling hardships, I listen. Far from dispensing ivory-tower platitudes, David takes anchors from Scripture and bolts them firmly into our thinking, providing practical steps in embracing the God of the Bible who, incidentally, wrote the book on suffering. David’s wisdom has helped me through a significant portion of my years as a quadriplegic, and I highly commend God’s Grace in Your Suffering. What a great guide for those who, every day, journey the hard, bloodstained path to Calvary.”
Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

“Sometimes navigating the advice of others while in the midst of suffering can be an added trial. Powlison puts all of that to rest by giving readers the gospel—showing them the firm foundation of the Word. He puts the compass of God’s Word in our trembling hands and points us to true north: Christ himself.”
Gloria Furman, author, Missional Motherhood and Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full

“Tender, refreshing, and thoroughly biblical, God’s Grace in Your Suffering is a cup of cold water for those in the desert of suffering. Writing from the perspective of both a fellow sufferer and a wise counselor, Powlison gently leads us to find God’s goodness, grace, and comforting presence in our pain. We see how God is at work in our trials and can bring gold out of our afflictions. My copy is well marked as I know I will refer to this insightful book again and again!”
Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author, The Scars That Have Shaped Me: How God Meets Us in Suffering

“Because David Powlison understands that ‘profound good in our lives often emerges in a crucible of significant suffering,’ he is fit to lead us in a workshop on suffering and God’s grace. And that’s exactly what God’s Grace in Your Suffering is—a workshop where Powlison walks us through Scripture, the hymn ‘How Firm a Foundation,’ and our (and his) experiences, that we may see God’s goodness and seek God’s grace in and through our suffering.”
Juan R. Sanchez, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas; author, 1 Peter for You and Seven Dangers Facing Your Church

“Here’s a short book that is long on biblical wisdom for real life. I look forward to putting this book into the hands of those who struggle to connect the promises of the Bible with the painful realities of life in this world in a way that brings peace.”
Nancy Guthrie, author, Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible study series

“Yes and amen! David Powlison brings together suffering and the powerful, tender God who is with us in our sufferings and in whom they have meaning and purpose. You will find a big-picture view that breathes hope and encouragement, as well as profound nuggets that you will want to tape up over the kitchen sink to savor. As always, David makes things practical, personal, and ‘ordinary.’ If you live in this broken world, you will want to read this book!”
Elizabeth W. D. Groves, Lecturer in Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary; author, Grief Undone and Becoming a Widow

“Whenever my friend David Powlison offers insights on handling hardships, I listen. Far from dispensing ivory-tower platitudes, David takes anchors from Scripture and bolts them firmly into our...


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The author uses Scripture and the hymn "How Firm a Foundation" to encourage us in our suffering. It is very readable and I would recommend it for those who are suffering.

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A shadow reaches toward you. It covers you. Its inner logic whispers or shouts of death. And God says, "I am here with you." Can you honestly say, "I fear no evil"? Can you say that in terms of the specific evils and hardships of your life? it all depends on whether you hear the God who gives you reasons to say it. If the God of life is in fact with you, carrying you as a newborn lamb, you can become fearless in any suffering. In the ups and downs, the painful struggles of a lifetime, this is the destination toward you which you struggle.

Jesus is enough. The pain brings you to that statement and it is only when our suffering we experience God's grace like no other. No on enjoys suffering and this is not about the denial of suffering. It is about being in the midst of our pain how we respond to others and to God.

Powlison has experienced pain and suffering as well and he shares his experience with the reader along how we cling to God in the middle of our circumstances. Scripture is filled with the pains of this world and the grace and mercy we receive. Circumstances do not change but it is our faith that gives us the means to extend mercy and grace to others. Powlison teaches that our pain either keeps us self-centered or God-centered. Does the pain keep the focus on us? Woe is me? Or does the pain point us to faith in God's sovereignty.

Pain is a teacher of love and of wisdom. We can experience pain in different ways and it important to distinguish the pain of sin or true sufferings. The pain of sin is meant for us to repent and turn while the pain of suffering is meant to teach us something more. Personally, I think it can be different for each person but the ultimate is being in God's presence. To say that Jesus is enough.

The study of pain and suffering Powlison takes the hymn "How Firm a Foundation" and unpacks scripture and the hope that we have in our circumstances. Along with his own experiences, he encourages you to engage in your own sufferings. Listing your own pain and fears. He asks you hard questions to become intentional with bringing to the Lord what keeps us away from the Lord.

I highly recommend.

A Special Thank You to Crossway Books and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

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Oh my goodness! I am struggling and I need help...ever been there? And sometimes, you can't seem to connect with anyone at that specific moment, well, the good news is why don't you purchase this book, go to a restaurant and sit down with a friend who is going to speak truth and encouragement into your life? This book is solid. Whether you are emotionally exhausted, physically ran down, or mentally tired, this book is a breath of fresh air. I am going to highly encourage this book to anyone in need of great insight, love, and truth. Thank you David for pressing in and speaking on a tough issue.

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This book was so timely in my life. There is so much written on this topic or maybe, I am just noticing it more at the moment. But this book brings not only Scripture in, but hymns which can speak in a way that is on a different level.

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