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July 20, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

God’s Purpose in the Pain Equips Us Even When Ill

God’s Purpose in the Pain Equips Us Even When Ill

Rhonda takes a look at how Job was given a special purpose in the pain, and from this responsibility we are given as well, we can find joy. "I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Joy, What's New?

July 8, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 6 Comments

How to Devote Your Life to God When Living with Illness

How to Devote Your Life to God When Living with Illness

"As Solomon grew old, his wives turned his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his father had been." (1 Kings 11:4) My great grandfather was a preacher, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finding Purpose

July 6, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Remembering To Give Comfort Even When We Are in Pain

Remembering To Give Comfort Even When We Are in Pain

While coping with chronic pain the last thing we may feel like doing is to give comfort to someone else. But that is often when the Lord uses us the most. "But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Friendships, Overwhelmed, Support Group Leader, What's New?

July 1, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 5 Comments

Devotion: God’s Purpose In Our Life May Be Much Different Than We Expect

Devotion: God’s Purpose In Our Life May Be Much Different Than We Expect

"What is my life purpose?" you may ask. You may even believe you have discovered it. But many of those with illness find it is different than they ever imagined. "The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Devotionals, Finding Purpose, Founder's Blog, Reflection, Self -Esteem, What's New? Tagged With: Chronic, God, Illness, Kindle, Lord, Ministry, Rest Ministries

June 23, 2012 by Lisa, RM Director 11 Comments

How to Trust God With Your Daily Chronic Pain

How to Trust God With Your Daily Chronic Pain

Focusing on the why's of our chronic pain is natural, but instead, we should focus on how to trust God with our daily chronic pain. “Why do you say, O Jacob, and complain, O Israel, 'My way is hidden from the Lord; my cause … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Finding Purpose Tagged With: Christ, God, Jesus, Lord

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