tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post5923112894230385582..comments2024-02-25T15:54:46.733-08:00Comments on Spring Sight: The Gift of SufferingLinda Perkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-47140396811297072582016-02-24T05:23:16.817-08:002016-02-24T05:23:16.817-08:00Blessings to you, Gleniece! May you find love and ...Blessings to you, Gleniece! May you find love and comfort in His arms.Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-52088909321827364382016-02-24T05:21:37.038-08:002016-02-24T05:21:37.038-08:00Post note: In case anyone is wanting to dig deeper...Post note: In case anyone is wanting to dig deeper in God's Word for more verses about the blessings that come with suffering, here is a blog post from Kelly Balarie that lists them: http://purposefulfaith.com/suffering-is-good/Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-14584645820629506902015-10-22T12:10:39.044-07:002015-10-22T12:10:39.044-07:00Yes, we do and I too am eternally grateful! Have a...Yes, we do and I too am eternally grateful! Have a blessed day, Gleniece!Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-4550982469349502522015-10-20T21:55:53.217-07:002015-10-20T21:55:53.217-07:00Thank you. Linda, for writing this for us. We all ...Thank you. Linda, for writing this for us. We all have suffered in this life. I'm so glad we have a Our God and each other to lift us up.<br />Visiting from #Intentional Tuesday.<br />Love to you from Arizona.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15241647490740499981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-21117099384260249392015-10-20T21:54:50.022-07:002015-10-20T21:54:50.022-07:00Thank you. Linda, for writing this for us. We all ...Thank you. Linda, for writing this for us. We all have suffered in this life. I'm so glad we have a Our God and each other to lift us up.<br />Visiting from #Intentional Tuesday.<br />Love to you from Arizona.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15241647490740499981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-63597892182706589852015-10-12T19:58:17.327-07:002015-10-12T19:58:17.327-07:00Wow, that's great, Betsy! I'd love to hear...Wow, that's great, Betsy! I'd love to hear more of your story! Thanks so much for sharing. Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-47314591242297820942015-10-12T18:39:46.449-07:002015-10-12T18:39:46.449-07:00Linda, that is a beautiful verse you found, about ...Linda, that is a beautiful verse you found, about suffering being a gift. I suffered terribly from RA in my late 20's, but now I'm a walking miracle, and so grateful. Still, all kinds of suffering can be a gift, since God redeems them.Betsy de Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787903903743238209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-54924047439484122222015-10-12T18:10:57.480-07:002015-10-12T18:10:57.480-07:00I love that song too. It got me through single par...I love that song too. It got me through single parenting! And now it will get me through new challenges. The good news is that God us always there when we reach out to Him! Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-11827310365365986722015-10-12T18:07:04.285-07:002015-10-12T18:07:04.285-07:00Thanks, Angela, for visiting and sharing your expe...Thanks, Angela, for visiting and sharing your experience! God bless!Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-45478531795549059632015-10-06T20:44:03.789-07:002015-10-06T20:44:03.789-07:00This reminds me of Matthew West's Strong Enoug...This reminds me of Matthew West's Strong Enough. Once you hit rock bottom, you start reaching up. Nice post, Linda. :-)kdcolhttp://www.crankoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-20875241258706316322015-09-29T18:48:24.068-07:002015-09-29T18:48:24.068-07:00Linda, Thank you for sharing this today. You are s...Linda, Thank you for sharing this today. You are so right. I can point to a few difficult events in my life that have been terrible to walk through and yet drew me closer to the Lord like nothing else ever did. So thankful for that! Thanks for this post! Angela Parlinhttp://www.angelaparlin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-27362360393082006692015-09-28T13:12:47.748-07:002015-09-28T13:12:47.748-07:00Yes, it is, Valerie. Blessings to you and yours.Yes, it is, Valerie. Blessings to you and yours.Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-78337865343156318082015-09-28T11:42:29.098-07:002015-09-28T11:42:29.098-07:00What a beautiful post. Thank you for the reminder ...What a beautiful post. Thank you for the reminder that the gift of suffering is in growing closer to our Savior. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15726540053635444137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-87344244932950009052015-09-28T08:52:18.143-07:002015-09-28T08:52:18.143-07:00Thanks for visiting, Doris. No, suffering is never...Thanks for visiting, Doris. No, suffering is never easy. Accepting it is truly an act of faith, but one that rewards us with His comfort and peace that passes ALL understanding. God bless you today!Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-61001995679769588502015-09-28T08:50:09.972-07:002015-09-28T08:50:09.972-07:00Thank you, Susan. Knowing your story, I know you h...Thank you, Susan. Knowing your story, I know you have found the same answer as I - that true comfort can only come from the Lord. Blessings to you today.Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-34298188561112997432015-09-28T08:48:22.421-07:002015-09-28T08:48:22.421-07:00Amen, Rosie!Amen, Rosie!Linda Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905662146166071518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-20539267257863699892015-09-28T07:33:39.281-07:002015-09-28T07:33:39.281-07:00Least we boast...yes suffering is real and a part ...Least we boast...yes suffering is real and a part of our lives. Calling us closer to our Mighty God. Lovely!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17532517432635145870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-75582247987875627362015-09-28T06:07:56.368-07:002015-09-28T06:07:56.368-07:00Great post Linda! All things work together for th...Great post Linda! All things work together for the good of those who love Him so I choose to believe that even of those things we can;'t make sense of, He can. Rosie Jensinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621823429161416116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5826988470406323259.post-5847311007384207122015-09-28T05:33:00.339-07:002015-09-28T05:33:00.339-07:00Thank you for your post Linda! Such a great remind...Thank you for your post Linda! Such a great reminder of suffering being a gift. Many believe it's a punishment, yet there is much freedom in seeing there is a bigger picture, purpose, and plan. His ways are higher, and thanks for sharing this my friend.Doris Swifthttp://dorisswift.com/noreply@blogger.com