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UPSIDE OF SUFFERING Poem Devotional

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September 18________________________________________
For the more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us with his comfort through Christ. – 2 Corinthians 1:5(NLT)
UPSIDE OF SUFFERING
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you going through a series of suffering?
Fear not! God will shower you with blessings
He uses all kinds of trials so you can come to Him
He strengthens you through it so you can win over sin.
Don’t be discouraged when things are going wrong
Let it be a reminder how God will keep you strong
He will never allow anything beyond your limits
For you to thrive, He gave his Son and His Holy Spirit.
________________________________________Have you ever been bombarded with adversity like it was never going to be over? I experienced unending misery in my late twenties. My son was just born then when I was going through all these painful situations and being surrounded by constant rejection and persecution from others. Many years later, I realized what those rainfall of suffering did to me. It made me strong and closer to the Lord. It made me run to him and depend on him because there was no one else to rely on.
In the book of James, we are encouraged to be joyful when we encounter trials and suffering because it will give us a chance to grow our faith. The more we suffer for Christ, the more God will shower us his comfort through him.
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PRAYER
Lord, remind me to thank you even for the suffering that can bring me strength and endurance.
REFLECTION
Why do people usually avoid suffering?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

REWARD OF SUFFERING Poem Devotional

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October 29
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Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life. – Revelations 2:10(NLT)
REWARD OF SUFFERING
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you cringe when you have difficulties?
Be warned when the enemy attack your frailties
Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer
You always have the Spirit, who is your helper.
When you encounter tests and suffering
Be joyful for it help you to be constantly growing
Remain faithful to the Lord despite all of these anguish
You will enjoy the life eternal and you will be lavished.
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Many people in our society today do not know how to deal with suffering. We react at the onset of something that is uncomfortable or anything that will pose a challenge or threat to our status quo. We like to get our way and what we want instantly. This is why we don’t have the wisdom or strength to endure pain or suffering. The book of James tells us that we have to be joyful when we encounter suffering because our faith has a chance to grow and we gain strength and endurance which will make us perfect and needing nothing (James 1:2-4). Revelations tells us to focus on the crown of life when suffering.
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PRAYER
Thank you Lord for all the endurance you have granted me.
REFLECTION
How can we change our worldly perspective on suffering?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

TROUBLES BRING COMFORT Poem Devotional

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September 1________________________________________
He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. –2 Corinthians1:4 (NLT)
TROUBLES BRING COMFORT
A poem and essay by ILMA
Is something bothering you these days?
Don’t worry, for your troubles will not last always
Whenever you are troubled, be joyful
God’s spirit will comfort so you can be fruitful.
He grants us comfort so we can serve one another
He gives us comfort so we can share it to others
When we receive comfort after our troubles
He expects us to give the same to our sisters and brothers.
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When we experience pain, suffering or traumas, it is impossible to be joyful. But the bible says that we should be happy when we have troubles because it brings us to a place of healing and builds our character and endurance (James 1:2). I experienced a lot of pain and traumas in my life as a very young child. I became a very bitter young adult because of all the effects of those painful events. I felt hurt in the nth degree that’s why I easily empathize with those in pain. Somehow deep inside me, I felt that the pain I feel with be lesser if I help comfort someone else’s pain. The bible summons us to be joyful when we have pain for God will comfort us.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for comforting me always.
REFLECTION
When was the last time you comforted someone?
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For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s poem devotional or go to www.ilmaarts.com posts. To receive emails of my poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com