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Lord, I am willing To receive what You give. To lack what You withhold. To relinquish what You take, To suffer what You inflict, To be what you require.

Lord, I am willing To receive what You give. To lack what You withhold. To relinquish what You take, To suffer what You inflict, To be what you require.

Jerry Bridges
Giving, Suffering, Lord
Jerry Bridges (2014). “Growing Your Faith: How to Mature in Christ”, p.107, Tyndale House

That which should distinguish the suffering of believers from unbelievers is the confidence that our suffering is under the control of an all-powerful and all-loving God. Our suffering has meaning and purpose in God's eternal plan, and He brings or allows to come into our lives only that which is for His glory and our good.

Jerry Bridges
Powerful, Suffering, Purpose
Jerry Bridges (2016). “Trusting God”, p.243, NavPress

Patience is the ability to suffer a long time under the mistreatment of others without growing resentful or bitter.

Jerry Bridges
Long, Suffering, Growing
Jerry Bridges (2014). “The Fruitful Life: The Overflow of God's Love Through You”, p.66, Tyndale House

God does not delight in our sufferings. He brings only that which is necessary, but He does not shrink from that which will help us grow.

Jerry Bridges
Christian, Wisdom, Suffering
Jerry Bridges (2016). “Trusting God”, p.185, NavPress

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