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“… we will stand amazed to see the topside of the tapestry and how God beautifully embroidered each circumstance into a pattern for our good and His glory.”

“He has chosen not to heal me, but to hold me. The more intense the pain, the closer His embrace.”

“Sometimes God allows what he hates to accomplish what he loves.”

“Heartache forces us to embrace God out of desparate, urgent need. God is never closer than when your heart is aching.”

“Maybe the truly handicapped people are the ones that don't need God as much.”

“Contentment… has an internal quietness of heart that gladly submits to God in all circumstances.”

“The Psalms wrap nouns and verbs around our pain better than any other book.”

“Suffering provides the gym equipment on which my faith can be exercised.”

“Only God is capable of telling us what our rights and needs are. You have to surrender that right to Him.”