Since I began to be ill, I've been on the hunt for any good resources to help as I thought about & lived through my chronic pain struggles. I haven't found any as good as this one!
John Piper & all the other contributors bring a fresh understanding to the purpose and presence of suffering, both from a theological, Biblical perspective as well as a practical, well-suffered perspective. I found this to be a good mix of head & heart. Definitely well worth a read if you are suffering yourself. There is no necessity to read this book chronologically so if you are currently struggling with cognitive difficulties, I'd recommend you start with chapters 7 through to 9. These are personal accounts from people who've suffered a fair bit in their lives. As I read it, I found myself constantly saying, "Yes, yes, that's me. That's exactly what I've been thinking or feeling."
Even if you aren't suffering at this current moment, this book is well worth a read in preparation for the suffering that is inevitable for all humans this side of heaven & also as a useful glimpse into what those who are suffering around you might be feeling / thinking.
Praise God that even as we suffer, we do not suffer alone & that we can benefit from the wisdom, prayers and struggles of those who have suffered before us & that we, ourselves, can then share this comfort we have received with those who will suffer after us.
For a free copy or a chance to glance through some of the book, refer to the Desiring God website.
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