.Wien voor rein rough tonin you aillmtgod RULWhen ott re be Leen rock (and a hard place, at uon't be a dead and... That's hoxe mwch yo maeem to"h 1324) The Mission Moment "Everything has gone wrong, I don't know what to do" The words from a stranger blinked from my e-mail inbox begging for a reply some kind of explanation that would soothe the heart's agony and confusion. The writer of the e-mail was suffering and wanted to know why. The mercy in me wanted initially to soften the pain. But what could I say to encourage this person or to alleviate the suffering he or she faced? Trite words wouldn't suffice. I prayed for this stranger and asked God for wisdom. ABUNDAN Later, as I was reading my Bible, I ran across Jesus's words to Peter This disciple wanted to short-cut suffering in his beloved Master's life. Reacting to Jesus's statement that He must suffer, Peter protested. ButJesus confronted Peter boldly: "Peter, get out of my way! You have no idea how God works. Don't run from suffering, embrace it." (Mark 1406 10th Ave. * Menominee, Mi &s,34 906.424.4429 Sunday Service 10:00 a His way. No I didn't understand suffering. No, I had no idea how God worked. But I did Wednesday Service 6:30 pknow that if we are to follow Jesus, we must let Him lead. When He's in the driver's seat, Jesus's words ripped at my heart. He was speaking to me, too. I needed to get out of He'll show us what to do and how to trust Him. He'll make a way zezez.alcmission.org Suffering has its purposes. It can purify our lives It can deepen our faith. It can even create a platform so others can know Him. The promise in Isaiah still gives us hope Jesus's own suffering secured that promise. We may not understand how God works, but we can bank on the truth that love is behind everything He does. Because we mean the world to Him. (This ad is donated) with Pastor Dave Pennell Pastor Dave .Wien voor rein rough tonin you aillmtgod RULWhen ott re be Leen rock ( and a hard place , at uon't be a dead and... That's hoxe mwch yo maeem to"h 1324) The Mission Moment "Everything has gone wrong, I don't know what to do" The words from a stranger blinked from my e-mail inbox begging for a reply some kind of explanation that would soothe the heart's agony and confusion. The writer of the e-mail was suffering and wanted to know why. The mercy in me wanted initially to soften the pain. But what could I say to encourage this person or to alleviate the suffering he or she faced? Trite words wouldn't suffice. I prayed for this stranger and asked God for wisdom. ABUNDAN Later, as I was reading my Bible, I ran across Jesus's words to Peter This disciple wanted to short-cut suffering in his beloved Master's life. Reacting to Jesus's statement that He must suffer, Peter protested. ButJesus confronted Peter boldly: "Peter, get out of my way! You have no idea how God works. Don't run from suffering, embrace it." (Mark 1406 10th Ave. * Menominee , Mi & s , 34 906.424.4429 Sunday Service 10:00 a His way. No I didn't understand suffering. No, I had no idea how God worked. But I did Wednesday Service 6:30 pknow that if we are to follow Jesus, we must let Him lead. When He's in the driver's seat, Jesus's words ripped at my heart. He was speaking to me, too. I needed to get out of He'll show us what to do and how to trust Him. He'll make a way zezez.alcmission.org Suffering has its purposes. It can purify our lives It can deepen our faith. It can even create a platform so others can know Him. The promise in Isaiah still gives us hope Jesus's own suffering secured that promise. We may not understand how God works, but we can bank on the truth that love is behind everything He does. Because we mean the world to Him. (This ad is donated) with Pastor Dave Pennell Pastor Dave