Suffering hurts! Heartbreak, loss, and disappointment accompany us on every side. Should we just resign ourselves to life’s inexplicable pain and agony? Borne out of personal experience, The Fruit of Godly Suffering brings 30 gentle yet powerful reminders of God’s faithfulness and purpose in the midst of our suffering—the forming of Christlike fruit in us—offering us abundant hope, as we navigate through life’s painful difficulties. Having read this “adversity survival guide,” we’ll come out knowing more intimately the kind and faithful One who heals our broken hearts.
176 pages.
Suffering is no fun! No one enjoys physical and emotional pain. We rightly run from distress and desire to live a life of pleasure. Yet, because of sin, a life of pleasure often leads to eternal suffering, and because of God, temporary suffering often leads to a life of everlasting pleasure.
Though our suffering is painful, God has redeemed it for our good. This is why I am thankful for this encouraging book by Wesley Cooper. He highlights thirty simple truths for us to remember as we suffer. Each of these truths will be a balm to our hurting souls. You will find hope and strength in these pages. This book was written by someone who has suffered deeply and has a deep knowledge of God. The beauty contained in these pages has been borne out of much pain. I believe the encouragement God has given Wesley will encourage you. I highly recommend this book.
— Jeffrey D. Johnson, Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Conway, AR
Christ left for us an example, when He suffered for us, that we should follow His steps. This book is a valuable guide for the suffering pilgrim. It is applied theology forged in the fires of smoldering affliction. In these pages, Cooper proves from Scripture that, for those who love God and are called according to His purpose, afflictions are mercies. The Sovereign Ruler of all creation directs even our troubles and trials for our good. Cooper humbly and earnestly shows it is in faithfulness that God afflicts His children. God’s purpose in sending afflictions to us is that we might be conformed to the image of Christ. And, anything that causes us to cling to Christ with more vigor may be justly called a blessing. May this book strengthen and comfort many limping pilgrims along the narrow way.
— Ryan Bush, Latin America Coordinator, HeartCry Missionary Society
Fruit of Godly Suffering, The: 30 Truths Every Christian Ought to Lay Hold of When Trials Come is in the following collections:
