Comments on: Day 12 ~ II Timothy 2:12 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/ Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:30:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sarah Espineda http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/comment-page-1/#comment-918 Sarah Espineda Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:37:07 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/#comment-918 After seeing the great benefits of trials through the years, I can say that though unfavorable, I am truly thankful for them. The times when I felt alone, misunderstood, and without anyone to turn to drove me to my Savior-my ever Faithful Friend. These trials matured, molded, and conformed me to His image; and that is something I wouldn't want to trade! Thank you, Liz, for your post! I really needed it yesterday. (From a human perspective, it might be what you can call a “bad day”.) As I was thinking upon what you said, the reality that Jesus has called me to suffer (as long as it’s not for my wrong) with Him sank in even deeper than before. It’s something He calls and wants me to go through with Him. We’re going through this together! Instead of ending the day in defeat, I was able to triumph! This has been a great benefit of meditating on II Tim. 2. Thank you again for “The Challenge!” of memorizing this chapter! After seeing the great benefits of trials through the years, I can say that though unfavorable, I am truly thankful for them. The times when I felt alone, misunderstood, and without anyone to turn to drove me to my Savior-my ever Faithful Friend. These trials matured, molded, and conformed me to His image; and that is something I wouldn’t want to trade! Thank you, Liz, for your post! I really needed it yesterday. (From a human perspective, it might be what you can call a “bad day”.) As I was thinking upon what you said, the reality that Jesus has called me to suffer (as long as it’s not for my wrong) with Him sank in even deeper than before. It’s something He calls and wants me to go through with Him. We’re going through this together! Instead of ending the day in defeat, I was able to triumph! This has been a great benefit of meditating on II Tim. 2. Thank you again for “The Challenge!” of memorizing this chapter!

]]> By: Sarah Poss http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/comment-page-1/#comment-913 Sarah Poss Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:32:05 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/#comment-913 Thank you so much for sharing, Elizabeth! I really love the quote that you included, "There is no trial so dark, where His love does not shine brighter still." It is such a comfort to be reminded that even when life seems dark and full of struggles, God's love is unceasing and unchanging, remaining the bright and encouraging light at the end of each tunnel. He is greater that any trial we may face, and He has promised to work all things together for our good! (see Romans 8:28) I am so thankful to God for allowing me to be on your team during my Journey! Love you! Thank you so much for sharing, Elizabeth! I really love the quote that you included, “There is no trial so dark, where His love does not shine brighter still.” It is such a comfort to be reminded that even when life seems dark and full of struggles, God’s love is unceasing and unchanging, remaining the bright and encouraging light at the end of each tunnel. He is greater that any trial we may face, and He has promised to work all things together for our good! (see Romans 8:28)

I am so thankful to God for allowing me to be on your team during my Journey! Love you!

]]> By: Sandie Jalbert http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/comment-page-1/#comment-911 Sandie Jalbert Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:57:51 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/#comment-911 That was good, Elizabeth! Sometimes God's greatest tool in making His vessels more beautiful is suffering and trials. I have found that trials have been what drove me to Him the fastest. It is good to be reminded that trials are what works character in a life! Thanks! That was good, Elizabeth! Sometimes God’s greatest tool in making His vessels more beautiful is suffering and trials. I have found that trials have been what drove me to Him the fastest. It is good to be reminded that trials are what works character in a life!
Thanks!

]]> By: Hannah Espineda http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/comment-page-1/#comment-910 Hannah Espineda Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:54:11 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/#comment-910 What an awesome reminder to see suffering in light of eternity! God certainly does have a purpose for each trial - and trials will come! (Nice illustration, Liz, of trials and faith like frosting on a cake :) ) Suffering reminds me of how much I need the Lord and causes me to depend and rely more fully on Him. I must also examine my life to see why I am suffering: for my own wrong or for Christ. Thanks for sharing these wonderful insights, Liz! They sure helped fill this little verse with much meaning! "Rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy." (1 Peter 4:13) What an awesome reminder to see suffering in light of eternity! God certainly does have a purpose for each trial – and trials will come! (Nice illustration, Liz, of trials and faith like frosting on a cake :) )

Suffering reminds me of how much I need the Lord and causes me to depend and rely more fully on Him. I must also examine my life to see why I am suffering: for my own wrong or for Christ.

Thanks for sharing these wonderful insights, Liz! They sure helped fill this little verse with much meaning!

“Rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” (1 Peter 4:13)

]]> By: Max Clark http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/comment-page-1/#comment-905 Max Clark Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:02:36 +0000 http://www.livingthejourney.com/2009/01/day-12-ii-timothy-212/#comment-905 Thank you for the explanation. A book that I would highly recommend on the topic of Christian Suffering is "Safely Home" by Randy Alcorn. Great book! God Bless, Max Clark June 2008 Guys Journey Thank you for the explanation. A book that I would highly recommend on the topic of Christian Suffering is “Safely Home” by Randy Alcorn. Great book! God Bless,

Max Clark
June 2008 Guys Journey

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