The Tension of Suffering

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Carrie M. Holt dives into the complex emotions and challenges that come with being a special needs mom but even just a person experiencing suffering. Carrie draws parallels between running and suffering, the tension that arises from both experiences. Carrie shares her insights on how past suffering can strengthen our faith and prepare us for future sorrows. She gives some helpful mindset shifts by looking at it from God's perspective and offers strategies for dealing with suffering, including the practice of lament and finding purpose in pain.

Ep. 144; October 10, 2023

Key Moments:
[1:40] The tension of suffering
[4:19] Muscle memory strengthens us; suffering prepares us.
[6:41] Allow yourself to see suffering's purpose
[11:31] What suffering produces
[13:03] Suffering beyond special needs parents

Resources:
Scriptures mentioned: I Peter 4:12, II Corinthians 4:17, James 1:2-4
Blessings by Laura Story

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