The fact Joni apologized for taking a moment to collect herself as she honestly describes her pain humbles me greatly. No apology is never needed for that… yet she considers us and our feelings more than her own suffering. Dear lady… you are a champion for Christ unlike most.
I have suffered from depression and severe back pain for most of my life. I am now 76. God is drawing me closer and closer to Jesus through my situation. Thank you so much for sharing Joni's testimony and wisdom! How it has uplifted me today.
As a senior citizen facing the possibility of homelessness I still have a DEEP inner peace and sense of security knowing that Jesus Christ will never leave me nor forsake me. Therefore, no matter the outcome, I AM BLESSED!
I was saved in the theater watching Joni’s movie. My first date with my husband. He led me to the Lord after the movie in his car. I will be always so grateful to Joni for her obedience in making that movie. Her life story changed my life. 🙌❤️ God is faithful!
I suffer from a neck injury that causes severe headaches, face pain, back pain and burning in my hands and feet. The pain has been off the chart this week with no relief. My friend sent me this video and Joni ministered to me in a mighty way. My Savior is with me in this pain.
Im sorry for all the pain you have been going through. But as you said the Lord sees your pain and he will give you the peace and strength to endure. Remember the blessed promise in Romans 8:28 how God works ALL things out for good. Never give up my friend, the Lord is always with you. God Bless You
"God permits what He hates, to accomplish what He loves." What a great description of the reason why the good news, is good news, for rebellious, wrath deserving sinners, who turn from rebellion, to receiving & trusting Jesus.
As a 76 year old polio survivor I rejoice in the truth of finding the Lord Jesus in pain and suffering. Joni's testimony is an inspiration that is beyond words.
I am just so ... beyond words after listening to Joni. When she said, "I welcome the pain because it's the gash through which more grace will pour into my life" I was so convicted, humbled and inspired. We all have struggles and pain, some temporary, some ongoing - would that we all walk in such grace and humility as Joni does.
The Lord blessed me with this today. I was trying to distract myself from my pain right by scrolling aimlessly through my phone while mumbling, “I can’t do this, I can’t do this, I can’t do this.” And here I landed. To God be the glory. How He loves us. 💔❤️🙏
Amen, Jesus IS there minute by minute in the pain. The deep waters will NOT drown us. 💔 Would I KNOW Him as I do without this pain? Would I know Him at all??? Jesus, You ARE worth it.
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We must Tremble at The Rev. 9 Awe of God's Verdicts against human-pride and Thus Praise Him with an Ever-Growing Contrite Thirst. Then God will Help in our Yield Supernaturally. That is The True Blessing. Yes, Surely, God Will Judge us in Mark 4:8.
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Oh how I love this woman! She is so real, so honest, so raw. She inspires me to keep putting one foot in front of the other despite my own endless physical pain and suffering. Thank you Lord for giving me Joni as a wonderful example of your grace and strength. Thank you that she inspires hope and endurance and encouragement.
Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
I always get emotional when I hear her story! It opened my eyes when I was caught up in the "Word-of-faith" movement 💗I had 2 breast cancers and severe domestic violence that ended in 17 broken bones. Became a Christian, and was injured badly recently, and was told "more faith" you'll get "Your miracle " as if everyone is entitled to one😪 I've already been healed of so much! Praise God for people like her, Costi Hinn, and TH-camrs like you, that my eyes were opened🙌✝️👑🕊💗
Isn't that gross? I heard so much of that, then made a joke about What does PRAY HARDER mean? Do I need to ask someone to carry me to this place by my favorite lake where there are jagged rocks? If I get on my knees there, God will heal me? No! These hoops people want us to jump through, the HUGE amount of people who never spoke to me again when I asked after probably 15 years of spending 24/7 in bed - I knew from my praying that God was saying no, but there's more. So I asked Please stop praying for healing. Pray I will know God's Will & be strong enough to do that thing. People were horrified. It was kind of heart breaking that only my Mom would pray "Not my will, but Yours". This life is like a vapor. I am still often sad that I didn't get to be a Mom. Or do the ministry that I thought I was supposed to do. I felt like a pariah for a long time. It was like my Christian friends were afraid it was contagious. I'm sad to say, it was people who did not believe in God who stuck with me the longest. Except my incredible Mom. I think we have the best miracle! Jesus! Anything else is nice, but it doesn't compare to belonging to Jesus. To knowing He was in worse pain - for us, because He loved and loves us. ❤️✝️ Thank you so much for your comment
Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Amen !!! I'm tired of people telling me : " your breakthrough /miracle is just around the corner " ...where is it ? I'm still waiting for it ! Smh ... such a great message to be truly grateful wherever you are , whatever you've been facing. I'm struggling with depression , PTSD and severe anxiety and panic attacks and people would tell Me: God will deliver you !!! Even though that can be true - it made me feel angry because He wasn't delivering me ..I'm still not delivered... His deliverance is on HIS time table and not on ours and He can have a plan not to deliver me because HE has some purpose to accomplish while I go through my suffering. would have been more helpful if someone told me to just focus on being GRATEFUL! IT CAN ALWAYS BE WORSE!!! This message encouraged me and blessed me so much ! Thank you!!! 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
I love Joni. God used her in our family’s life during one of the most difficult period of our lives, when my mom had cancer and died when we siblings were in our late teens and early twenties, AND we were all believers at that time (few months after becoming followers of Christ from being Buddhists since young). A Christian nurse gave us her music tape (pre-CD period) and we listened to it over and over again at the hospital. Her songs and story faith story really encouraged us to keep trusting Christ in the midst of our family’s ordeal and eventually the death of our mom just a few months later. Joni came to the Philippines that year for a music tour and I was privileged to watch her. After the show I went to the front and gave her assistant a Letter I’ve written her to Joni to tell her how her life and music has helped us). A few months later I was surprised to received a personal reply from her. That was almost 40 years ago. And I am glad to see her still faithfully following our savior and still serving the body of Christ through her life, message and songs. Thank you Joni.
I had somehow missed this podcast episode but found it tonight. I truly believe that it was in God’s perfect timing. I have undergone over 150 brain and spine surgeries over the past 15 years and I have dealt with so many complications (infections, shunt malfunctions, seizures, collapsed ventricles, blindness at several points, brain bleeds, pulmonary embolisms, blood clots, etc.) that it has become a bit of a joke. All that to say that I am no stranger to pain and suffering. However, over the last 2 years, I have been dealing with some serious issues with my child and through it, I have pulled away from some aspects of my faith walk. My faith hasn’t budged but my time in the Word, my time in prayer, and my church attendance have definitely suffered. I am on disability because of all my medical issues so I do not work, which means that I have an endless amount of time to allow myself to think-and I am very analytical…and that is not a good thing in this situation. My child hasn’t been home for the majority of the last two years and the silence has become deafening. I spend the majority of my time doing whatever I can to distract myself so I can avoid having to sit with my thoughts (I have to keep my hands and my minds busy and distracted…so I will do something like playing a game online while listening to a podcast…which was what I was doing when I found this episode) because every time I have silence, everything hits so hard that it is overwhelming and I feel crushed by the weight of everything. I feel like I am drowning or suffocating and the pain is unbearable. Honestly, I think I have pulled away from my quiet time with God because of that. It isn’t that I don’t want to spend time with Him but every time I do, I can’t concentrate and everything hits again. Listening to this episode and hearing Joni talk about suffering and hearing her perspective on how she faces it, even when everything in her (and in all of us when faced with suffering) tells her to avoid it, but she remembers what God says about suffering, its purposes, and how we ought to view it, then she faces it head on…with joy. That was very convicting since I have been a coward and wanted to hide from the pain. This pain has been the worst, most sustaining pain I have ever felt. I have jokingly (at least partially) said that I would go through all of the surgeries, complications, etc. 100 times over if I could skip over what I am currently dealing with. When something happens with your child and there is nothing you can do to avoid it, to fix it, or to lessen it, that is one of the worst feelings in the world. There is nothing worse than watching your child suffer. I do think part of me has secretly (not so secret now, I guess) been angry at God, too, though I hadn’t actually thought about it before now. However, Joni was correct about how we have no right to believe we won’t or we shouldn’t have to suffer. And, the ridiculous part for me is that I DO know all the amazing blessings that can happen when we face that suffering and we allow God to work in and through our suffering. Yet, I have been cowering from the pain, nonetheless. I think it is because it is one thing when it personally affects me but it is another story entirely when it affects someone else-especially your child. But, the truth is that nothing I have gone through has only affected me…just as how what is going on with my child affects far more than just them. I can’t thank Joni or Alisa Childers enough for their conversation. I have been thoroughly convicted about my response to my current situation…you have pierced my conscience, broken through my current circumstances, and managed to remind me of what I already know but had managed to ignore (or was blinded to in my pain). God bless them both!
Had a bad car accident at 24, back vertebrae and ribs fractured. After seeing many specialists eventually saw a neurologist, said only hope for me is to pray. I was an atheist at that time, so prayer was kind of a shock to me. After 4 months of hell (severe pain) decided to give the prayer thing a try (many times a day). 5 months later woke up one morning, no lower back pain since then. Your body can't heal itself from that kind of damage, so it was a miracle. 🙏
Glad you are pain free…Is your soul saved? Have you repented and turned toward God through Jesus Christ? He is the only Saviour and way to God. John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
I had the privilege of seeing you, Joni in Philadelphia many years ago. You sang a song that I never forgot! The words were, “ Heaven’s much nearer to me, and at times it is all I can see. He will say, “shall we dance? And our endless romance will be worth all the tears I have cried.” One of the things I can’t wait to see when I get to heaven, is you dancing with Jesus! My love & prayers are with you, dear sister in Christ. ❤
Joni and I are the same age and I have followed her ministry all these years. Yet I have been on my feet living an independent life with all the experiences and activities that allowed me; hiking, skiing, racquetball, kayaking, and running. But now, in our 70's, her depth and rich relationship with Jesus is worth more than any experience my physical freedom allowed me. Thank you Joni for your faithfulness to Jesus which has meant so much to my life. See you in heaven where we will both see our Lord face to face.
Thank you, Joni. I'm 80+ years and have fallen down about 16 times after a stroke in 2015. The worst fall broke my back and I stayed in a hospital bed at home for a month. At this time a close relative sat on the sofa , himself in pain, speaking al manner of lies about me. Then I knew Jesus's Golgotha. After loving us so, healing so many, restoring sight, hearing, and sound mind to those around Him , this miserable humanity of ours tortured, lied about him and, yes, crucified Him. My own betrayal gave me the honour of identifying with my Saviour. I know you face His pain every day, yet ❤️🙏 your conquering smile is what draws me to you. I truly love you, Joni, and look forward to our heavenly encounter.
Yes, also being in much pain from a car wreak in my 20's, and now severe arthritis, I also can identify and am blessed by her bravery and positive impact on all our lives. We keep going in and through Christ, and His grace, looking forward to t the hope of heaven.
@@cathypap6483 INCREDIBLE and I Azoten you!!!!! I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
@@annahudson4087 I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
When I was 20 years old I took an extremely reckless dive off the roof of a two story apartment building into a very small swimming pool that had a maximum depth of 6 feet. By the Grace of God I cleared the bottom. When I became a Christian I repented of my arrogance. Of course I have a testimony of my own, but this is not the place to tell it. I am the same age as Joni. I never tire of hearing her encouragement. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful.
I could tell that Joni was in a lot of pain. I am a 66 year old man and have been struggling with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome CRPS according to the McGill Pain Chart is the most painful disease known to medical science. The nerve pain that Joni mentioned sounds like some of the pain I have and have struggled with for 8 years. I just want to let Joni know that I cried for her and I prayed for her. She is a real Trooper of our faith. I look forward to meeting her someday in Heaven. I am in a nursing home because of CRPS going on 3 years now. I will be so happy when my time comes. Thank you Joni.Tony St. Louis Missouri.
Pain is a torture in this world but a blessing for the next. My son has terrible pain and I try to massage his legs to help but knowing I’m not making any difference other than he knows I’m here for him, breaks me. I want to help but can’t it’s heartbreaking. I cried for Joni and I’m crying for you. I wish there was a cure for terrible pain. One which doesn’t have awful side effects or addictive qualities. Prayer is so difficult when one can’t even think straight due to excruciating pain. May God take your pain away and heal you now. By the Grace of God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 🙏🏻
Tony, have a look into Dr.Sarno’s books. I have a similar issue and found his books helpful and opened other doors of enlightenment. He has passed on but his teachings are taught around the world and by doctors and specialists as well. Be well, be blessed. 🙏
I love Joni so much. I was blessed to meet her and sit with her and a mutual friend at an event many years ago. Joni was instrumental in giving me the courage to say yes to a life-saving surgery 37 years ago. I was familiar with her and her ministry ever since I was in high school. So when the neurosurgeon’s words were, you have a couple of weeks to live with no surgery or you'll be a complete quadriplegic on a respirator for life with surgery, I chose surgery. I prayed, "If You can use Joni in a wheelchair, then you can use me too." A miracle happened, and I have quadriparesis and breathe on my own. It's so much better than what they predicted, and I have stayed so grateful, that my disability has been easy to handle. The chronic, debilitating, excruciating pain has been hard. But all things are possible through Christ my Lord. My light and momentary afflictions are nothing compared to surpassing glory that is to come. I shout AMEN to every word Joni shared. Our mutual friend Tawana is now with Jesus. She had less mobility than Joni and weaned herself off a ventilator twice. She is incredible and we had planned to write a book together but God called her home 2 years ago. We spoke every week for an hour and encouraged one another, and I miss her spunky tenacity and absolute reliance on Jesus through everything that goes with being a quad. Thank you for having Joni on your show. Thank you, Joni, for sharing so authentically. One day, you, Tawana, and I will skip across heaven together.❤
Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Dear Judy, I am sorry for the loss of your friend, Tawana. Yes, you both will be skipping and jumping in Heaven! I am also sorry for your pain and loss of mobility. Although I don’t know you, I am proud of your resilience to live through your suffering with a positive outlook, perspective and attitude, as well as your open and grateful heart to receive the love, grace, truth and promises of our Heavenly Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I pray that you are healed, in the Mighty and Precious Name of Jesus. ‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.’ Until we meet in Heaven, God bless you, my sister in Christ🩸👑✝️🙏❤️🔥
I am awed by your courageous decision and willingness to live with disability. I'm ashamed to say that I don't know if I would have had the courage to chose the surgery. God bless you!
I am so deeply blessed to hear Joni today, I have chronic pain that is constant, and I wanted to so much to handle pain like Joni does. Everyday is full of tears and crying out to God. Thank you Joni for being real and open about the struggle of physical pain. Your life glorifies God in all your pain and encourages me so much!!
Have you look into deliverance. ?This issue could be causing by a spirit. I saw healings like this taken place through deliverance. God bless you ! Get in His glory and you will be healed!
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
I had the privilege of seeing Joni in NJ when I was in my twenties, I'm 70 now. She is such an inspiration to me. This morning, I woke up and my arthritis was giving me such pain and my ability to walk was hard. I was just about to complain, "Why me, Lord?" but before I did, I stopped and thought, "If Joni can put up with her suffering each day, then I can too, by the power of the Holy Spirit!" Then (as the Lord would have it and do a marvelous thing for me) I got onto TH-cam and saw this video with Joni. It is just what I needed. Thank you Lord for speaking again to me through Joni.
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Dear Joni, I was greatly encouraged by your testimony! After suffering for 30 years from schizophrenia God has healed me from the symptoms of fear, depression and psychoses. I admire your perseverance despite the horrible pains you are going through! Greetings from the Netherlands, br. San
I have such an appreciation for my future home in heaven now that I have suffered many years with chronic pain. I am looking forward to it, and God wiping all tears from my eyes. Rev. 21:4
When I was 12, I developed chronic debilitating pain and a plethora of symptoms. I had zero answers until a little over a year ago when I found out I have Lyme disease, 7 years after the initial pain began. Lyme has caused much damage in my body, but I am full of gratitude for how God has 'used what He hates to accomplish what He loves'. He is overwhelmingly and abundantly GOOD -- even when life is not. While I do hope and pray for healing in this life, I wouldn't go back and change a thing about all that I've endured. All thanks be to Him, who keeps us away from the edge all the time.
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I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Joni came to my school in the 70’s. Her friend taught in Lansdowne MD. Joni is the person I look to when I think I can’t bare much more. It’s her joy in knowing Christ and her smile that God uses as well as her life lived for Christ in spite of tremendous suffering. I praise God for the way He has worked to reach millions through Joni.
I’m one of those who had never heard her story. I just watched a movie called Me Before You for the first time ever, and I had no idea about the ending (assisted suicide). I left feeling so broken hearted, and angry at the message it glorified. This was such a timely episode, Alisa, and such a beautiful contrast to the world’s message of hopelessness in suffering. 💔 Thank you for this raw conversation!
I was 15 years old. I did the exact same thing..came up out of the water in shock but had movement in my appendages. I was in a neck brace for 3 or 4 weeks before I could move. I thank God worse didn't happen. But I've been aware of Joni's story since '78 and she has been a light of love and a beacon of endurance in Christ. I thank God for Joni.
I've followed Joni since her accident. We're about the same age. I've suffered from very painful fibromyalgia and all those symptoms with bed rest most days. I also lost my only daughter when she was 33. It's always encouraging to listen to Joni. Thank you
God permits what he hates to accomplish something that he loves...changing our hearts to be conformed to the image of his son Jesus Christ our Lord. 💖👏🙏👏💖
Oh! You have Joni!!!!!! She was one of my first heroes, & I think of her almost daily, now that I've spent 30 years in bed or on a couch with illness. I've always felt so strongly that God helped prepare me for all of this, largely by bringing Joni first through her 1st book into my life, way back when I was maybe 10. What an incredible lady. We - my Mom and i- love her very much.
Amy Lynn, I'm so sorry to hear of your 30-year journey with illness. You might also find the works of Charlotte Elliott to be encouraging. You may be familiar with her hymn, "Just as I am without one plea" but what is lesser known is that she was an invalid most of her life into her 80s, often bedridden, and she wrote much on the topic of comfort for believers who suffer. May the Lord strengthen you in your suffering!
@@rebekahchalkley3252 thank you so much. I also love Amy Carmichael, Elizabeth wrote her Biography. T he ank you so so much for the recommendation, I will look for her!!
There cannot be one dry eye for all those who listened to this interview. I look forward to replaying this for my mom who’s been in a skilled nursing facility for the past 7 years due to near death complications from a severe heat stroke. She weeps daily and laments for the life she previously had. Thank you for this interview and I will be purchasing Joni’s new book as well.
I have been serving God for 42 years now 50. I have L4/5 S1 dischernation by legs go numb suffer walking. Bedridden . But I will keep on . My painlevels is chronic. I will not give up. I feel you. Crying my eyes out.
Thank you for this moment with a beautiful person, Joni Eareckson. The blessings are many from her example of faith and strength in the Love of Christ Jesus. She teaches us humility in being grateful for who we are in every circumstance and situation of our lives. In the beginning and the end; “God is Always Good”! God bless you for sharing the inspiration of Hope and Salvation … 🫶 Joy C.
I could not have pressed into Jesus during this season of pain in my life without the testimony of Joni. I have been in terrible nerve due to a tumor in my L2 lumbar that required me to have 2 surgeries a few days ago. Thank you so much for stepping into the dark space of pain and showing us that we can find Jesus there!
Hermanos, sería de grande Bendición que se pudiera escuchar este video y los demás testimonios en Español, solo entendí en parte pero no me pude despegar del vídeo. Estoy en una prueba de salud ahora, y sé que es una oportunidad para Proclamar su Palabra Creyendo que El está conmigo. ( Con nosotros)
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
@@deliastringel2560 I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Joni has been one of my spiritual giants from when I was a teenager, I even played her cassette tape over and over (we sang together often). Joni looks so beautiful and young, still an inspiring woman today, so many years later, thank you, Joni.xx
Bless you both. I often thought of Joni when after a medical instrument was left in me for a year resulted in nerve damage and an inability to sit without pain for 20 years. Being robbed of a career was awful but what was worse was not being able to rescue my children . But God eventually healed me and I believe that God is bringing my children out of the dark days too. Thank you.
So thankfull for Joni's ministry. I my suffering with chronic pain she is such an example for me. I started studying the Bible now because of all the extra time I have dew to short nights and less activities. The sweetness of Joni hearing her talking about Jesus the Messiah ♡ it always touches my heart ♡
Oh my two precious sisters in Jesus! One inspires me in my passion for apologetics; the other one inspires me in my constant, excruciating and chronic pain. God bless and thank you both!😍🥰❤️
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Thank you so much for having Joni on today. She encouraged me. I have Parkinson's and try to help others with Parkinson's and spread awareness. God is using me for His glory in the Parkinson's community. Bless you ❤️
I teared up. I suffer from Hashimoto’s (autoimmune disorder of the thyroid) and it’s really turned my life upside down. I’m a mom and a wife and I struggle so much being in those roles in what feels like fighting for my life everyday. Thank you for the reminders to lean into Gods strength.
I also have chronic hypothyroidism treated poorly for 49 years. This year I was encouraged by Dr William Davis to find a new doctor practicing functional medicine. I also wonder if you have read Stop The Thyroid Madness by Janie A Bowthorne. Excellent information and I can say today I’m doing so much better. My body is waking up. I was prescribed new meds for thyroid and also bio identical hormones. Dr Davis is author of many books on better health when you stop eating wheat and other grains, his first Wheat Belly and his latest, Super Gut. Check out these books and I pray God gives you healing.
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Joni has always been an encouragement to me because of the transforming power of Jesus so clearly evident in her life. Her joy, love, and childlike deep trust in our Lord Jesus, despite the never-ending pain has always encouraged me. Thank you for clearly articulating the Gospel. (Also, your thoughtful “long” answers spoke deep in my heart.). I can’t wait for The Day when we can all dance and leap for joy and praise in the presence of our Savior, the King of kings.
Joni has been an inspiration to me for a long time. I suffer from chronic illness and chronic pain. I have for over 30 years. It is not easy and some days my pain and limitations have me crying out to the Lord for an end to it. When I was first dx'd I asked God, "Why me?!!" I had a off and on relationship with Jesus then. I went into a depression and almost gave up. But through the years my illness and pain have caused me to draw closer and closer to Him. My relationship with Him now is so joyful and it's because of my health issues that this is so. I wouldn't trade that for perfect health and no pain. I actually thank Him now for my infirmities. Just as Paul said, His strength is made perfect in my weakness. Joni has helped me realize this. I can't wait for my glorified body, but I really can't wait for Joni to receive hers. Bless you both ❤
This interview ministered to me so deeply. I hope many more Christians hear her story. I’m so sorry for Joni’s continual pain and suffering. I pray comfort over her in Jesus’ name. ❤
Joni's testimony brings tears to my eyes...... I can relate although my pain and struggle is different in ways. God bless you both for the inspiration from God Almighty
Wanted to say i adore how you screamed out scripture, that is precious and priceless!! HALLELUYAH i have done a bit of that myself, i akso thank Yahusha in the midst of pain when i cant think,fir diwnliading and re downloading, that the keys are in the door so that i can keep moving forward and not retracing steps that create more pain! My pain cannot compare to yours, yet brings me to my knees thanking Him,for how He steps in and moves me and trains me in compassion! I rwfuse to buckle,Yah moves me to keep helping people and pushing through! To Yah be the Glory 🎉😅HALLELUYAH
She is just such an incredible blessing to this world and to me. I listened to her testimony and speeches again and again when I was dealing with Perinatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety that was consuming my life and made me feel like I was going to suffocate and die every single day for months. Her quote on “If these are splashovers of hell, what’s a splashover of Heaven? It’s not in the easy breezy moments. No. That’s not a splashover of Heaven. But it’s in the moments when you find Jesus in your splashover of hell.” Oh man, now I’M crying just remembering the comfort of those words. 😅
Don't apologize for being raw. I have chronic pain to a much lesser degree and I to feel the sweetness of our Lord in the suffering. Very articulate and calming affirmation. Thank you.
I love Joni. She has encouraged me so much through the years. I know she does not know me but that's OK. I pray for her and one day, we will meet in Heaven.
Oh my goodness this video isn't even over yet, but i want to comment right away.. oh NO apologies at all dear Joni!! You being raw and real mean so much to me. I too deal with chronic pain, have had fibromayalgia since 2003, hand pain due to erosive osteoarthritis, plus autoimmune illnesses. I am now 58 1/2 & have been a born-again Christian since 1980. So I've known of your accident, read your autobiography, saw the movie, love your artwork and marveled at how Joni & Friends has grown and spread all over the world through wheelchairs being supplied to those who need them. Thanks for being so articulate even through severe pain about the gashes affliction and pain cause in us through which God's grace and love flow. I needed to hear that so much. The worst pain ever of my life hasn't even been physical though. My beloved youngest adult child William passed away so so suddenly 3/22/21 in his sleep at only age 27. His history of chronic obstructive sleep apnea, undiagnosed heart problems took him away. He loved Jesus and was a Christian, i know he's with Jesus... that's my "hottest " fiery furnace of all. Thanks so much for your perspective on Daniel 3, meeting God & Jesus in the flames that He allows in our lives. God bless you Joni and Alissa!!
This woman safed my life too🙏🙏😃👍👍...and still does, because of her long suffering she helped me in my sufferings and pain. ..whatever!! I am German 🇩🇪and soo thankful and love all your books and give them away go others who need help, comfort.😅 Dear Joni, thank you for your faithfulness and obedience towards the Lord Jesus Christ.
I have been a Christian for almost 40 yrs and know suffering but try to have faith in God's healing. I really needed to hear this podcast. I have never listened to to your podcast before. I suffer from Fibromyalgia and Sjogren's syndrome and a failed back surgery. I am always in pain, and it is hard to have a smile on my face all the time and I consider myself a joy filled person.
I Love Joni So Much For Many Years I Followed Her Story.She Has A Great Husband. She Is A Strong Lady. She Had Very Strong 10:41 Faith. I Wish I Could Meet Her One Day.May God Richly Bless You.❤😂
ive got damage to my c7 vertebre due to a car crash and beatings from ex husband, i can move a little bit and im trying to stop complaining about this and the daily pain but when i see and hear dear joni, helps me with this ,she's such a wonderful sister in Christ and a great inspiration to us all,able bodied and not! 😢🙏
This is so inspirational.Joni's attitude towards physical suffering has helped her to overcome walking by sight.Her faith in Christ has influenced me to increased my gratitude for God's goodness in my life.She has not only suffered for 50 years she is a servant of the Most High and has been victorious for 50 years.
❤You are the the aroma of our Lord Jesus Christ and you continue to inspire my life.If God can use you and your suffering to show his deep love and treasures I will continue to walk with Jesus all my life.Praise the Lord❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾.
When I saw who your guest was I grabbed the tissues before I started to watch it! She has been an inspiration to me for so many years and to see how God has used her throughout her life is such a testimony to all who hear it!
Joni is one of my greatest heroes in the faith and has given me a new perspective on suffering and helped me through many, many rough days. She doesn't know that, of course, but she has helped countless people. What a blessing! I praise God for her.
Alisa said she was sure the viewers were "deeply touched" when Joni shared her "raw" view of suffering as she was presently feeling it. I was crying. Joni's words were as real as it gets. What beautiful faith and love for Christ lived out in front of us.
Hi Joni and Alisa, I suffer from the same pain illness than Joni and I can just confirm to what Joni said about finding God in a much deeper way than under my healthy days! Thank you , Joni for sharing. I call it the sweetness of suffering. ❤Mia
At 37 had a rock climbing accident, injured back and right shoulder. Took 5 1/2 years for injury to heal completely. Prayed just like before, this time recovery took long. If you're in pain or your body has suffered damage, it's natural to want it to be fixed asap. But sometimes you have to be patient, just because you pray does not mean you’ll get instant healing. Guess that's where your faith plays a role.
I had to stop chopping broccoli for our dinner in the middle of this, that raw moment with Joni got me openly weeping. What an encouraging testimony from the middle of the fire.
Incredible ! I pray often for God to remove Joni’s pain for the duration of her life ...but in His sovereign wisdom He has allowed it to continue . What a deep understanding she has of pain and what an encouragement she is to us all .❤
I read Joni's biography when I was younger. She encouraged me so much and still does. It helps so much to realize that this life is just a drop in the bucket in eternity...and God overcomes it all for eternity. Jesus does understand our betrayals and rejections and even physical pain. Thank you for reminding me of gratitude lists - they are endless. God bless both of you with showers of blessings! The Rapture is coming - whether it's the Rapture or a personal Rapture - and Jesus is truly near.
We love❤ you so much Joni I had a stroke four years ago and God miraculously healed me and my emotions praying for your neck pain Joni you are such a mighty encouragement to us all a mighty inspiration of us all may God richly blessed you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My mom bought me Joni's cassette tapes when i was a little girl, and i would often fall asleep listening to them. Joni has had a HUGE impact on my walk with Jesus as a result. Thank you for making this interview available! God bless you both
Jesus opened His arms to us while enduring the pain of the cross. Those same arms of understanding enfold us when we reach out to Jesus to hold us in our pain.
Joni's description of her viewpoint as she walks through this moment of pain is the closest personally intimate application of the command Jesus gave to, "... occupy until I come." Notice the picture of residence in the battle! Who does she reference but the three young Hebrew Boys in the fiery furnace? They were not passive observers - they occupied until the Lord came! Thank you, Alisha and Joni!
In the Catholic faith they teach that suffering endured patiently can be offered up to God as a form of worship and that it is beautiful to HIM. (Gave me a new perspective on the topic.)
I suffer from neuropathic pain for 7 years now . Many doctors have not been able to help . This pain is chronic feet pain -erythromelalgia, arthritis , fasciitis -both feet . Before this I was hiking small mountains with my husband . My hope is in the faithfulness of the Lord
Oh dearest HOLY SPIRIT, help me to see and appreciate EVERY SITUATION around me. Forgive me dearest JESUS, for ingratitude, complaining, murmuring etc. Joni,I hope to meet you in eternity. Love you so much for who you are to me. Am 70 , in Africa and watching you is so encouraging 😢
Joni's level of authenticity was what got me through Depression, troubled marriage, losing a career and home. Another Jewel from her, God permits what He hates to accomplish what which He loves.
I have gotten through depression and very difficult times through the Word of God and Joni Eareckson's testimonies and books. Joni had an impact on my life at the age of 12 and 43 years later Joni still impacts me today and helps me in my Christian walk. Great interview! Bless you ladies. Brian Taylor Oceanside CA
In 1977/78 Joni came to the high school that I attended. Prior to her visit there was a missionary that had came to preach. He was a hell fire and brimstone style preacher. ....get right with God or receive His rath. I wanted no part of that type of god. Joni came shortly after that , probably the next week. She shared her story and drew a beautiful sketch of Jesus holding her pencil in her mouth. Joni shared the love of Christ. I wanted that God. After that chapel service I sought out a coach/ teacher. He used my Bible and led me to salvation through faith in Jesus. Because A very young Joni Erickson was willing to get up past her suffering and share , a very young freshman in high school received salvation. Thank you Joni for your service to the Lord.
This is such a powerful testimony. I was diagnosed with a crippling illness in college, and for the past 30 years I have struggled to make ends meet and support my family. Most days, it is all I can do to work and then collapse in a heap. But that is nothing compared to what Joni has shared here. She is a living example of how to find grace and meaning in any circumstance.
The fact Joni apologized for taking a moment to collect herself as she honestly describes her pain humbles me greatly. No apology is never needed for that… yet she considers us and our feelings more than her own suffering.
Dear lady… you are a champion for Christ unlike most.
I have suffered from depression and severe back pain for most of my life. I am now 76. God is drawing me closer and closer to Jesus through my situation. Thank you so much for sharing Joni's testimony and wisdom! How it has uplifted me today.
Joni is beautiful inside and out. What a day it will be for her when she receives her forever glorified body!
As a senior citizen facing the possibility of homelessness I still have a DEEP inner peace and sense of security knowing that Jesus Christ will never leave me nor forsake me. Therefore, no matter the outcome, I AM BLESSED!
I pray that the Lord will shelter you with His light and peace no matter where you are right now...
I was saved in the theater watching Joni’s movie. My first date with my husband. He led me to the Lord after the movie in his car. I will be always so grateful to Joni for her obedience in making that movie. Her life story changed my life. 🙌❤️ God is faithful!
I suffer from a neck injury that causes severe headaches, face pain, back pain and burning in my hands and feet. The pain has been off the chart this week with no relief. My friend sent me this video and Joni ministered to me in a mighty way. My Savior is with me in this pain.
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Im sorry for all the pain you have been going through. But as you said the Lord sees your pain and he will give you the peace and strength to endure. Remember the blessed promise in Romans 8:28 how God works ALL things out for good. Never give up my friend, the Lord is always with you. God Bless You
God Bless YOU!❤❤
God bless you, dear one. And thank you, Joni, for your faithful and beautiful witness to God’s goodness in all moments
God bless you, dear one. And thank you, Joni, for your faithful and beautiful witness to God’s goodness in all moments
"God permits what He hates, to accomplish what He loves." What a great description of the reason why the good news, is good news, for rebellious, wrath deserving sinners, who turn from rebellion, to receiving & trusting Jesus.
Also that I beilive is the perfect definition of the Sovereignty of God over all things
Joni’s love for the Lord and the closeness of His presence is what makes her testimony so so powerful and inspiring.
As a 76 year old polio survivor I rejoice in the truth of finding the Lord Jesus in pain and suffering. Joni's testimony is an inspiration that is beyond words.
Understanding suffering takes a maturing beyond yourself. Joni floors us all.
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I am just so ... beyond words after listening to Joni. When she said, "I welcome the pain because it's the gash through which more grace will pour into my life" I was so convicted, humbled and inspired. We all have struggles and pain, some temporary, some ongoing - would that we all walk in such grace and humility as Joni does.
Amen.
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The Lord blessed me with this today. I was trying to distract myself from my pain right by scrolling aimlessly through my phone while mumbling, “I can’t do this, I can’t do this, I can’t do this.” And here I landed.
To God be the glory. How He loves us. 💔❤️🙏
Amen, Jesus IS there minute by minute in the pain. The deep waters will NOT drown us. 💔 Would I KNOW Him as I do without this pain? Would I know Him at all??? Jesus, You ARE worth it.
Amen, Sister, he is worthy!
Oh, how he loves you! Oh, how he loves me! Oh, how he loves you and me!
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Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
I heard of her tragedy at the age 17 and I still believe that she has moved the mountains with her testimony !!
As I sit here in my Power Wheelchair 12 years now, I fully understand what she endures. God bless you.
The lord bless you and keep you and give you strength as you face your daily struggles. Amen.
We must Tremble at The Rev. 9 Awe of God's Verdicts against human-pride and Thus Praise Him with an Ever-Growing Contrite Thirst. Then God will Help in our Yield Supernaturally. That is The True Blessing. Yes, Surely, God Will Judge us in Mark 4:8.
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Oh how I love this woman! She is so real, so honest, so raw. She inspires me to keep putting one foot in front of the other despite my own endless physical pain and suffering. Thank you Lord for giving me Joni as a wonderful example of your grace and strength. Thank you that she inspires hope and endurance and encouragement.
Yes, LORD JESUS, Amen and Amen! To GOD be all the Glory!
Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
I always get emotional when I hear her story! It opened my eyes when I was caught up in the "Word-of-faith" movement 💗I had 2 breast cancers and severe domestic violence that ended in 17 broken bones. Became a Christian, and was injured badly recently, and was told "more faith" you'll get "Your miracle " as if everyone is entitled to one😪 I've already been healed of so much! Praise God for people like her, Costi Hinn, and TH-camrs like you, that my eyes were opened🙌✝️👑🕊💗
Thankful to hear you are out of that movement - it is so harmful to people in pain!
@@rebekahearly1144Undoubtedly 🙌✝️👑🕊 BTW the reason I wasn't healing, is because I didn't know how to "take it easy " nothing to do with my faith!
Isn't that gross? I heard so much of that, then made a joke about What does PRAY HARDER mean? Do I need to ask someone to carry me to this place by my favorite lake where there are jagged rocks? If I get on my knees there, God will heal me?
No! These hoops people want us to jump through, the HUGE amount of people who never spoke to me again when I asked after probably 15 years of spending 24/7 in bed - I knew from my praying that God was saying no, but there's more. So I asked Please stop praying for healing. Pray I will know God's Will & be strong enough to do that thing.
People were horrified. It was kind of heart breaking that only my Mom would pray "Not my will, but Yours". This life is like a vapor. I am still often sad that I didn't get to be a Mom. Or do the ministry that I thought I was supposed to do. I felt like a pariah for a long time. It was like my Christian friends were afraid it was contagious. I'm sad to say, it was people who did not believe in God who stuck with me the longest. Except my incredible Mom.
I think we have the best miracle! Jesus! Anything else is nice, but it doesn't compare to belonging to Jesus. To knowing He was in worse pain - for us, because He loved and loves us. ❤️✝️ Thank you so much for your comment
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Yes!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Amen !!!
I'm tired of people telling me : " your breakthrough /miracle is just around the corner " ...where is it ? I'm still waiting for it ! Smh ...
such a great message to be truly grateful wherever you are , whatever you've been facing.
I'm struggling with depression , PTSD and severe anxiety and panic attacks and people would tell Me: God will deliver you !!!
Even though that can be true - it made me feel angry because He wasn't delivering me ..I'm still not delivered...
His deliverance is on HIS time table and not on ours and He can have a plan not to deliver me because HE has some purpose to accomplish while I go through my suffering.
would have been more helpful if someone told me to just focus on being GRATEFUL! IT CAN ALWAYS BE WORSE!!!
This message encouraged me and blessed me so much !
Thank you!!! 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶
I love Joni. God used her in our family’s life during one of the most difficult period of our lives, when my mom had cancer and died when we siblings were in our late teens and early twenties, AND we were all believers at that time (few months after becoming followers of Christ from being Buddhists since young). A Christian nurse gave us her music tape (pre-CD period) and we listened to it over and over again at the hospital. Her songs and story faith story really encouraged us to keep trusting Christ in the midst of our family’s ordeal and eventually the death of our mom just a few months later.
Joni came to the Philippines that year for a music tour and I was privileged to watch her. After the show I went to the front and gave her assistant a Letter I’ve written her to Joni to tell her how her life and music has helped us). A few months later I was surprised to received a personal reply from her. That was almost 40 years ago. And I am glad to see her still faithfully following our savior and still serving the body of Christ through her life, message and songs. Thank you Joni.
I had somehow missed this podcast episode but found it tonight. I truly believe that it was in God’s perfect timing.
I have undergone over 150 brain and spine surgeries over the past 15 years and I have dealt with so many complications (infections, shunt malfunctions, seizures, collapsed ventricles, blindness at several points, brain bleeds, pulmonary embolisms, blood clots, etc.) that it has become a bit of a joke. All that to say that I am no stranger to pain and suffering. However, over the last 2 years, I have been dealing with some serious issues with my child and through it, I have pulled away from some aspects of my faith walk. My faith hasn’t budged but my time in the Word, my time in prayer, and my church attendance have definitely suffered.
I am on disability because of all my medical issues so I do not work, which means that I have an endless amount of time to allow myself to think-and I am very analytical…and that is not a good thing in this situation. My child hasn’t been home for the majority of the last two years and the silence has become deafening. I spend the majority of my time doing whatever I can to distract myself so I can avoid having to sit with my thoughts (I have to keep my hands and my minds busy and distracted…so I will do something like playing a game online while listening to a podcast…which was what I was doing when I found this episode) because every time I have silence, everything hits so hard that it is overwhelming and I feel crushed by the weight of everything. I feel like I am drowning or suffocating and the pain is unbearable. Honestly, I think I have pulled away from my quiet time with God because of that. It isn’t that I don’t want to spend time with Him but every time I do, I can’t concentrate and everything hits again.
Listening to this episode and hearing Joni talk about suffering and hearing her perspective on how she faces it, even when everything in her (and in all of us when faced with suffering) tells her to avoid it, but she remembers what God says about suffering, its purposes, and how we ought to view it, then she faces it head on…with joy. That was very convicting since I have been a coward and wanted to hide from the pain.
This pain has been the worst, most sustaining pain I have ever felt. I have jokingly (at least partially) said that I would go through all of the surgeries, complications, etc. 100 times over if I could skip over what I am currently dealing with. When something happens with your child and there is nothing you can do to avoid it, to fix it, or to lessen it, that is one of the worst feelings in the world. There is nothing worse than watching your child suffer. I do think part of me has secretly (not so secret now, I guess) been angry at God, too, though I hadn’t actually thought about it before now.
However, Joni was correct about how we have no right to believe we won’t or we shouldn’t have to suffer. And, the ridiculous part for me is that I DO know all the amazing blessings that can happen when we face that suffering and we allow God to work in and through our suffering. Yet, I have been cowering from the pain, nonetheless. I think it is because it is one thing when it personally affects me but it is another story entirely when it affects someone else-especially your child. But, the truth is that nothing I have gone through has only affected me…just as how what is going on with my child affects far more than just them.
I can’t thank Joni or Alisa Childers enough for their conversation. I have been thoroughly convicted about my response to my current situation…you have pierced my conscience, broken through my current circumstances, and managed to remind me of what I already know but had managed to ignore (or was blinded to in my pain). God bless them both!
Had a bad car accident at 24, back vertebrae and ribs fractured. After seeing many specialists eventually saw a neurologist, said only hope for me is to pray. I was an atheist at that time, so prayer was kind of a shock to me. After 4 months of hell (severe pain) decided to give the prayer thing a try (many times a day). 5 months later woke up one morning, no lower back pain since then. Your body can't heal itself from that kind of damage, so it was a miracle. 🙏
Fantastic. Praise the Lord 🙌
Glad you are pain free…Is your soul saved? Have you repented and turned toward God through Jesus Christ? He is the only Saviour and way to God.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
I had the privilege of seeing you, Joni in Philadelphia many years ago. You sang a song that I never forgot! The words were, “ Heaven’s much nearer to me, and at times it is all I can see. He will say, “shall we dance? And our endless romance will be worth all the tears I have cried.” One of the things I can’t wait to see when I get to heaven, is you dancing with Jesus! My love & prayers are with you, dear sister in Christ. ❤
Joni and I are the same age and I have followed her ministry all these years. Yet I have been on my feet living an independent life with all the experiences and activities that allowed me; hiking, skiing, racquetball, kayaking, and running. But now, in our 70's, her depth and rich relationship with Jesus is worth more than any experience my physical freedom allowed me. Thank you Joni for your faithfulness to Jesus which has meant so much to my life. See you in heaven where we will both see our Lord face to face.
Thank you, Joni. I'm 80+ years and have fallen down about 16 times after a stroke in 2015. The worst fall broke my back and I stayed in a hospital bed at home for a month. At this time a close relative sat on the sofa , himself in pain, speaking al manner of lies about me. Then I knew Jesus's Golgotha. After loving us so, healing so many, restoring sight, hearing, and sound mind to those around Him , this miserable humanity of ours tortured, lied about him and, yes, crucified Him. My own betrayal gave me the honour of identifying with my Saviour. I know you face His pain every day, yet ❤️🙏 your conquering smile is what draws me to you. I truly love you, Joni, and look forward to our heavenly encounter.
Me too, the same age. ❤
Yes, also being in much pain from a car wreak in my 20's, and now severe arthritis, I also can identify and am blessed by her bravery and positive impact on all our lives. We keep going in and through Christ, and His grace, looking forward to t the hope of heaven.
@@cathypap6483 INCREDIBLE and I Azoten you!!!!! I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
@@annahudson4087 I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Joni is a blessing to those of us who know pain.
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
When I was 20 years old I took an extremely reckless dive off the roof of a two story apartment building into a very small swimming pool that had a maximum depth of 6 feet. By the Grace of God I cleared the bottom. When I became a Christian I repented of my arrogance. Of course I have a testimony of my own, but this is not the place to tell it. I am the same age as Joni. I never tire of hearing her encouragement. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful.
I could tell that Joni was in a lot of pain. I am a 66 year old man and have been struggling with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome CRPS according to the McGill Pain Chart is the most painful disease known to medical science. The nerve pain that Joni mentioned sounds like some of the pain I have and have struggled with for 8 years. I just want to let Joni know that I cried for her and I prayed for her. She is a real Trooper of our faith. I look forward to meeting her someday in Heaven. I am in a nursing home because of CRPS going on 3 years now. I will be so happy when my time comes. Thank you Joni.Tony St. Louis Missouri.
God bless you!❤
God give you His grace and ongoing supernatural peace❤
A Blessed Christmas 🎄 ❤
Pain is a torture in this world but a blessing for the next.
My son has terrible pain and I try to massage his legs to help but knowing I’m not making any difference other than he knows I’m here for him, breaks me.
I want to help but can’t it’s heartbreaking.
I cried for Joni and I’m crying for you.
I wish there was a cure for terrible pain. One which doesn’t have awful side effects or addictive qualities.
Prayer is so difficult when one can’t even think straight due to excruciating pain.
May God take your pain away and heal you now.
By the Grace of God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit. 🙏🏻
Tony, have a look into Dr.Sarno’s books.
I have a similar issue and found his books helpful and opened other doors of enlightenment.
He has passed on but his teachings are taught around the world and by doctors and specialists as well.
Be well, be blessed. 🙏
I love Joni so much. I was blessed to meet her and sit with her and a mutual friend at an event many years ago. Joni was instrumental in giving me the courage to say yes to a life-saving surgery 37 years ago. I was familiar with her and her ministry ever since I was in high school. So when the neurosurgeon’s words were, you have a couple of weeks to live with no surgery or you'll be a complete quadriplegic on a respirator for life with surgery, I chose surgery. I prayed, "If You can use Joni in a wheelchair, then you can use me too." A miracle happened, and I have quadriparesis and breathe on my own. It's so much better than what they predicted, and I have stayed so grateful, that my disability has been easy to handle. The chronic, debilitating, excruciating pain has been hard. But all things are possible through Christ my Lord. My light and momentary afflictions are nothing compared to surpassing glory that is to come. I shout AMEN to every word Joni shared. Our mutual friend Tawana is now with Jesus. She had less mobility than Joni and weaned herself off a ventilator twice. She is incredible and we had planned to write a book together but God called her home 2 years ago. We spoke every week for an hour and encouraged one another, and I miss her spunky tenacity and absolute reliance on Jesus through everything that goes with being a quad.
Thank you for having Joni on your show. Thank you, Joni, for sharing so authentically. One day, you, Tawana, and I will skip across heaven together.❤
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Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Dear Judy, I am sorry for the loss of your friend, Tawana. Yes, you both will be skipping and jumping in Heaven! I am also sorry for your pain and loss of mobility. Although I don’t know you, I am proud of your resilience to live through your suffering with a positive outlook, perspective and attitude, as well as your open and grateful heart to receive the love, grace, truth and promises of our Heavenly Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I pray that you are healed, in the Mighty and Precious Name of Jesus. ‘The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.’ Until we meet in Heaven, God bless you, my sister in Christ🩸👑✝️🙏❤️🔥
I am awed by your courageous decision and willingness to live with disability. I'm ashamed to say that I don't know if I would have had the courage to chose the surgery. God bless you!
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I am so deeply blessed to hear Joni today, I have chronic pain that is constant, and I wanted to so much to handle pain like Joni does. Everyday is full of tears and crying out to God. Thank you Joni for being real and open about the struggle of physical pain. Your life glorifies God in all your pain and encourages me so much!!
Have you look into deliverance. ?This issue could be causing by a spirit. I saw healings like this taken place through deliverance. God bless you ! Get in His glory and you will be healed!
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
I had the privilege of seeing Joni in NJ when I was in my twenties, I'm 70 now. She is such an inspiration to me. This morning, I woke up and my arthritis was giving me such pain and my ability to walk was hard. I was just about to complain, "Why me, Lord?" but before I did, I stopped and thought, "If Joni can put up with her suffering each day, then I can too, by the power of the Holy Spirit!" Then (as the Lord would have it and do a marvelous thing for me) I got onto TH-cam and saw this video with Joni. It is just what I needed. Thank you Lord for speaking again to me through Joni.
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Dear Joni,
I was greatly encouraged by your testimony! After suffering for 30 years from schizophrenia God has healed me from the symptoms of fear, depression and psychoses. I admire your perseverance despite the horrible pains you are going through! Greetings from the Netherlands, br. San
I have such an appreciation for my future home in heaven now that I have suffered many years with chronic pain. I am looking forward to it, and God wiping all tears from my eyes.
Rev. 21:4
When I was 12, I developed chronic debilitating pain and a plethora of symptoms. I had zero answers until a little over a year ago when I found out I have Lyme disease, 7 years after the initial pain began. Lyme has caused much damage in my body, but I am full of gratitude for how God has 'used what He hates to accomplish what He loves'. He is overwhelmingly and abundantly GOOD -- even when life is not. While I do hope and pray for healing in this life, I wouldn't go back and change a thing about all that I've endured. All thanks be to Him, who keeps us away from the edge all the time.
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor). True Hope Micronutrients are also so helpful to give a Big boost.
I have multiple sclerosis,which can't compare to her. She is such a humble sweet woman. God bless her!❤
I faced a huge battle with chronic pain starting in middle school and this wonderful lady's story gave me the courage to continue fighting ❤
All glory be to GOD❤
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I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Joni came to my school in the 70’s. Her friend taught in Lansdowne MD. Joni is the person I look to when I think I can’t bare much more. It’s her joy in knowing Christ and her smile that God uses as well as her life lived for Christ in spite of tremendous suffering. I praise God for the way He has worked to reach millions through Joni.
I’m one of those who had never heard her story. I just watched a movie called Me Before You for the first time ever, and I had no idea about the ending (assisted suicide). I left feeling so broken hearted, and angry at the message it glorified. This was such a timely episode, Alisa, and such a beautiful contrast to the world’s message of hopelessness in suffering. 💔 Thank you for this raw conversation!
I saw that movie and felt the same way 😢
I love how God works. What a contrast
Perfectly said.
Felt the same way after seeing that movie. The hopelessness without God.
There's a movie of Joni story. She played herself in the scene of her swimming accident.
I was 15 years old. I did the exact same thing..came up out of the water in shock but had movement in my appendages.
I was in a neck brace for 3 or 4 weeks before I could move. I thank God worse didn't happen.
But I've been aware of Joni's story since '78 and she has been a light of love and a beacon of endurance in Christ. I thank God for Joni.
I've followed Joni since her accident. We're about the same age. I've suffered from very painful fibromyalgia and all those symptoms with bed rest most days. I also lost my only daughter when she was 33. It's always encouraging to listen to Joni. Thank you
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@@Virginia.Espinosa Thank you for sharing.❤🩹❤🩹❤🩹
Very humbling sitting here at my computer listening to a truly Godly woman like Joni! Thank you, Lord for all you do through her!
God permits what he hates to accomplish something that he loves...changing our hearts to be conformed to the image of his son Jesus Christ our Lord. 💖👏🙏👏💖
Oh! You have Joni!!!!!!
She was one of my first heroes, & I think of her almost daily, now that I've spent 30 years in bed or on a couch with illness. I've always felt so strongly that God helped prepare me for all of this, largely by bringing Joni first through her 1st book into my life, way back when I was maybe 10. What an incredible lady. We - my Mom and i- love her very much.
Amy Lynn, I'm so sorry to hear of your 30-year journey with illness. You might also find the works of Charlotte Elliott to be encouraging. You may be familiar with her hymn, "Just as I am without one plea" but what is lesser known is that she was an invalid most of her life into her 80s, often bedridden, and she wrote much on the topic of comfort for believers who suffer. May the Lord strengthen you in your suffering!
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@@rebekahchalkley3252 thank you so much. I also love Amy Carmichael, Elizabeth wrote her Biography. T he ank you so so much for the recommendation, I will look for her!!
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In a life with suffering, we try to focus on the good, sometimes that is impossible. Joni inspires us to keep going ❤
There cannot be one dry eye for all those who listened to this interview. I look forward to replaying this for my mom who’s been in a skilled nursing facility for the past 7 years due to near death complications from a severe heat stroke. She weeps daily and laments for the life she previously had. Thank you for this interview and I will be purchasing Joni’s new book as well.
I have been serving God for 42 years now 50. I have L4/5 S1 dischernation by legs go numb suffer walking. Bedridden . But I will keep on . My painlevels is chronic. I will not give up. I feel you. Crying my eyes out.
Thank you for this moment with a beautiful person, Joni Eareckson. The blessings are many from her example of faith and strength in the Love of Christ Jesus. She teaches us humility in being grateful for who we are in every circumstance and situation of our lives. In the beginning and the end; “God is Always Good”! God bless you for sharing the inspiration of Hope and Salvation … 🫶 Joy C.
Love Joni's honesty about her pain. Soon she (and all believers) will have brand new bodies!
I could not have pressed into Jesus during this season of pain in my life without the testimony of Joni. I have been in terrible nerve due to a tumor in my L2 lumbar that required me to have 2 surgeries a few days ago. Thank you so much for stepping into the dark space of pain and showing us that we can find Jesus there!
God bless! Be strong, dear friend
Hermanos, sería de grande Bendición que se pudiera escuchar este video y los demás testimonios en Español, solo entendí en parte pero no me pude despegar del vídeo. Estoy en una prueba de salud ahora, y sé que es una oportunidad para Proclamar su Palabra Creyendo que El está conmigo. ( Con nosotros)
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
@@deliastringel2560 I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
@@deliastringel2560Gloria a Dios, mi hermana
Joni has been one of my spiritual giants from when I was a teenager, I even played her cassette tape over and over (we sang together often). Joni looks so beautiful and young, still an inspiring woman today, so many years later, thank you, Joni.xx
Bless you both. I often thought of Joni when after a medical instrument was left in me for a year resulted in nerve damage and an inability to sit without pain for 20 years. Being robbed of a career was awful but what was worse was not being able to rescue my children .
But God eventually healed me and I believe that God is bringing my children out of the dark days too. Thank you.
Dear father please rescue Hannas children and pour out your blessings on them and the whole family. Amen.
@@kwkw5711 Love you dear sister!!
So thankfull for Joni's ministry. I my suffering with chronic pain she is such an example for me. I started studying the Bible now because of all the extra time I have dew to short nights and less activities.
The sweetness of Joni hearing her talking about Jesus the Messiah ♡ it always touches my heart ♡
Oh my two precious sisters in Jesus! One inspires me in my passion for apologetics; the other one inspires me in my constant, excruciating and chronic pain. God bless and thank you both!😍🥰❤️
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor).
Thank you so much for having Joni on today. She encouraged me. I have Parkinson's and try to help others with Parkinson's and spread awareness. God is using me for His glory in the Parkinson's community. Bless you ❤️
Karenalexander8614 I hope my message came through to you!?
I teared up. I suffer from Hashimoto’s (autoimmune disorder of the thyroid) and it’s really turned my life upside down. I’m a mom and a wife and I struggle so much being in those roles in what feels like fighting for my life everyday. Thank you for the reminders to lean into Gods strength.
I also have chronic hypothyroidism treated poorly for 49 years. This year I was encouraged by Dr William Davis to find a new doctor practicing functional medicine. I also wonder if you have read Stop The Thyroid Madness by Janie A Bowthorne. Excellent information and I can say today I’m doing so much better. My body is waking up. I was prescribed new meds for thyroid and also bio identical hormones. Dr Davis is author of many books on better health when you stop eating wheat and other grains, his first Wheat Belly and his latest, Super Gut. Check out these books and I pray God gives you healing.
I am so sorry you have pain right now. So grateful for your example and turning things for good. Wanted to share this: Kratom is so helpful for pain!! Good to talk to someone who knows about it and how to use it safely if meds are used too (naturopathic/holistic doctor). Also for feeling happier True Hope Micronutrients the Ultimate is one a day.. INCREDIBLE!!
Keep up the great Job you're trying to do that takes so much more eggort than the average and it overwhelms at that
I did a book report on Joni’s life in middle school and it has stayed with me now that I’m in my 30’s. Her life is incredible as is her artwork 🖼️
Joni has always been an encouragement to me because of the transforming power of Jesus so clearly evident in her life. Her joy, love, and childlike deep trust in our Lord Jesus, despite the never-ending pain has always encouraged me. Thank you for clearly articulating the Gospel. (Also, your thoughtful “long” answers spoke deep in my heart.). I can’t wait for The Day when we can all dance and leap for joy and praise in the presence of our Savior, the King of kings.
Joni has been an inspiration to me for a long time. I suffer from chronic illness and chronic pain. I have for over 30 years. It is not easy and some days my pain and limitations have me crying out to the Lord for an end to it. When I was first dx'd I asked God, "Why me?!!" I had a off and on relationship with Jesus then. I went into a depression and almost gave up. But through the years my illness and pain have caused me to draw closer and closer to Him. My relationship with Him now is so joyful and it's because of my health issues that this is so. I wouldn't trade that for perfect health and no pain. I actually thank Him now for my infirmities. Just as Paul said, His strength is made perfect in my weakness. Joni has helped me realize this. I can't wait for my glorified body, but I really can't wait for Joni to receive hers. Bless you both ❤
This interview ministered to me so deeply. I hope many more Christians hear her story. I’m so sorry for Joni’s continual pain and suffering. I pray comfort over her in Jesus’ name. ❤
Joni's testimony brings tears to my eyes...... I can relate although my pain and struggle is different in ways. God bless you both for the inspiration from God Almighty
Joni has put courage in my heart for as long as I have walked with Jesus. She helps me to endure bravely and even cheerfully.
Wanted to say i adore how you screamed out scripture, that is precious and priceless!! HALLELUYAH i have done a bit of that myself, i akso thank Yahusha in the midst of pain when i cant think,fir diwnliading and re downloading, that the keys are in the door so that i can keep moving forward and not retracing steps that create more pain! My pain cannot compare to yours, yet brings me to my knees thanking Him,for how He steps in and moves me and trains me in compassion! I rwfuse to buckle,Yah moves me to keep helping people and pushing through! To Yah be the Glory 🎉😅HALLELUYAH
She is just such an incredible blessing to this world and to me. I listened to her testimony and speeches again and again when I was dealing with Perinatal and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety that was consuming my life and made me feel like I was going to suffocate and die every single day for months. Her quote on “If these are splashovers of hell, what’s a splashover of Heaven? It’s not in the easy breezy moments. No. That’s not a splashover of Heaven. But it’s in the moments when you find Jesus in your splashover of hell.” Oh man, now I’M crying just remembering the comfort of those words. 😅
Don't apologize for being raw. I have chronic pain to a much lesser degree and I to feel the sweetness of our Lord in the suffering. Very articulate and calming affirmation. Thank you.
I love Joni. She has encouraged me so much through the years. I know she does not know me but that's OK. I pray for her and one day, we will meet in Heaven.
Oh my goodness this video isn't even over yet, but i want to comment right away.. oh NO apologies at all dear Joni!! You being raw and real mean so much to me. I too deal with chronic pain, have had fibromayalgia since 2003, hand pain due to erosive osteoarthritis, plus autoimmune illnesses.
I am now 58 1/2 & have been a born-again Christian since 1980. So I've known of your accident, read your autobiography, saw the movie, love your artwork and marveled at how Joni & Friends has grown and spread all over the world through wheelchairs being supplied to those who need them.
Thanks for being so articulate even through severe pain about the gashes affliction and pain cause in us through which God's grace and love flow. I needed to hear that so much. The worst pain ever of my life hasn't even been physical though. My beloved youngest adult child William passed away so so suddenly 3/22/21 in his sleep at only age 27. His history of chronic obstructive sleep apnea, undiagnosed heart problems took him away. He loved Jesus and was a Christian, i know he's with Jesus... that's my "hottest " fiery furnace of all. Thanks so much for your perspective on Daniel 3, meeting God & Jesus in the flames that He allows in our lives.
God bless you Joni and Alissa!!
This woman safed my life too🙏🙏😃👍👍...and still does, because of her long suffering she helped me in my sufferings and pain. ..whatever!! I am German 🇩🇪and soo thankful and love all your books and give them away go others who need help, comfort.😅
Dear Joni, thank you for your faithfulness and obedience towards the Lord Jesus Christ.
I have been a Christian for almost 40 yrs and know suffering but try to have faith in God's healing. I really needed to hear this podcast. I have never listened to to your podcast before. I suffer from Fibromyalgia and Sjogren's syndrome and a failed back surgery. I am always in pain, and it is hard to have a smile on my face all the time and I consider myself a joy filled person.
I feel terrible. I may not be in a painful chronic physical state, but I have so much respect for Joni. It helps me appreciate how good God is.
I Love Joni So Much For Many Years I Followed Her Story.She Has A Great Husband. She Is A Strong Lady. She Had Very Strong 10:41 Faith. I Wish I Could Meet Her One Day.May God Richly Bless You.❤😂
ive got damage to my c7 vertebre due to a car crash and beatings from ex husband, i can move a little bit and im trying to stop complaining about this and the daily pain but when i see and hear dear joni, helps me with this ,she's such a wonderful sister in Christ and a great inspiration to us all,able bodied and not! 😢🙏
Joni's testimony always deepens my understanding of God's grace. Thank you Joni for your love for Him.
This is so inspirational.Joni's attitude towards physical suffering has helped her to overcome walking by sight.Her faith in Christ has influenced me to increased my gratitude for God's goodness in my life.She has not only suffered for 50 years she is a servant of the Most High and has been victorious for 50 years.
Amen 👑
❤You are the the aroma of our Lord Jesus Christ and you continue to inspire my life.If God can use you and your suffering to show his deep love and treasures I will continue to walk with Jesus all my life.Praise the Lord❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾.
She’s been an encourager during my own chronic pains. Grateful for her witness.
When I saw who your guest was I grabbed the tissues before I started to watch it! She has been an inspiration to me for so many years and to see how God has used her throughout her life is such a testimony to all who hear it!
My son Special needs went to her Joni and Friends Camp in Minnesota ..what a treat that was ❣️
It breaks my heart how much Joni suffers but she is such a spiritual inspiration to so many.
Joni is one of my greatest heroes in the faith and has given me a new perspective on suffering and helped me through many, many rough days. She doesn't know that, of course, but she has helped countless people. What a blessing! I praise God for her.
Alisa said she was sure the viewers were "deeply touched" when Joni shared her "raw" view of suffering as she was presently feeling it. I was crying. Joni's words were as real as it gets. What beautiful faith and love for Christ lived out in front of us.
Hi Joni and Alisa, I suffer from the same pain illness than Joni and I can just confirm to what Joni said about finding God in a much deeper way than under my healthy days! Thank you , Joni for sharing. I call it the sweetness of suffering. ❤Mia
At 37 had a rock climbing accident, injured back and right shoulder. Took 5 1/2 years for injury to heal completely. Prayed just like before, this time recovery took long. If you're in pain or your body has suffered damage, it's natural to want it to be fixed asap. But sometimes you have to be patient, just because you pray does not mean you’ll get instant healing. Guess that's where your faith plays a role.
I had to stop chopping broccoli for our dinner in the middle of this, that raw moment with Joni got me openly weeping. What an encouraging testimony from the middle of the fire.
Incredible ! I pray often for God to remove Joni’s pain for the duration of her life ...but in His sovereign wisdom He has allowed it to continue . What a deep understanding she has of pain and what an encouragement she is to us all .❤
I read Joni's biography when I was younger. She encouraged me so much and still does. It helps so much to realize that this life is just a drop in the bucket in eternity...and God overcomes it all for eternity. Jesus does understand our betrayals and rejections and even physical pain. Thank you for reminding me of gratitude lists - they are endless. God bless both of you with showers of blessings! The Rapture is coming - whether it's the Rapture or a personal Rapture - and Jesus is truly near.
We love❤ you so much Joni I had a stroke four years ago and God miraculously healed me and my emotions praying for your neck pain Joni you are such a mighty encouragement to us all a mighty inspiration of us all may God richly blessed you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is unbelievably moving! And profound.
Praise the Lord! Thank you Jesus for Joni and her testimony. What a gift she is to all of us!
My grandmother in Baltimore had Joni’s artwork in her home as I was growing up. She loved her 🧡and now I see/hear why 🙏
My mom bought me Joni's cassette tapes when i was a little girl, and i would often fall asleep listening to them. Joni has had a HUGE impact on my walk with Jesus as a result. Thank you for making this interview available! God bless you both
Jesus opened His arms to us while enduring the pain of the cross. Those same arms of understanding enfold us when we reach out to Jesus to hold us in our pain.
Joni's description of her viewpoint as she walks through this moment of pain is the closest personally intimate application of the command Jesus gave to, "... occupy until I come." Notice the picture of residence in the battle! Who does she reference but the three young Hebrew Boys in the fiery furnace? They were not passive observers - they occupied until the Lord came! Thank you, Alisha and Joni!
In the Catholic faith they teach that suffering endured patiently can be offered up to God as a form of worship and that it is beautiful to HIM. (Gave me a new perspective on the topic.)
I suffer from neuropathic pain for 7 years now . Many doctors have not been able to help . This pain is chronic feet pain -erythromelalgia, arthritis , fasciitis -both feet . Before this I was hiking small mountains with my husband . My hope is in the faithfulness of the Lord
Oh dearest HOLY SPIRIT, help me to see and appreciate EVERY SITUATION around me. Forgive me dearest JESUS, for ingratitude, complaining, murmuring etc. Joni,I hope to meet you in eternity. Love you so much for who you are to me. Am 70 , in Africa and watching you is so encouraging 😢
I read her book YEARS ago. She's a lovely woman and testimony to God's grace. Amen!!
She has saved many lives with her story, Amen 🙏
Joni's level of authenticity was what got me through Depression, troubled marriage, losing a career and home. Another Jewel from her, God permits what He hates to accomplish what which He loves.
The sweetest name I know. JESUS!!! What a beautiful Savior/Redeemer. Peace be with you!
I have gotten through depression and very difficult times through the Word of God and Joni Eareckson's testimonies and books. Joni had an impact on my life at the age of 12 and 43 years later Joni still impacts me today and helps me in my Christian walk.
Great interview!
Bless you ladies.
Brian Taylor
Oceanside CA
In 1977/78 Joni came to the high school that I attended. Prior to her visit there was a missionary that had came to preach. He was a hell fire and brimstone style preacher. ....get right with God or receive His rath. I wanted no part of that type of god.
Joni came shortly after that , probably the next week. She shared her story and drew a beautiful sketch of Jesus holding her pencil in her mouth.
Joni shared the love of Christ. I wanted that God. After that chapel service I sought out a coach/ teacher. He used my Bible and led me to salvation through faith in Jesus. Because A very young Joni Erickson was willing to get up past her suffering and share , a very young freshman in high school received salvation. Thank you Joni for your service to the Lord.
Indeed a richly blessed conversation. May the LORD JESUS bless your staying close to HIM.
I have followed joni for years she is a good Godly women.
No apology necessary, Joni! We appreciate “raw”. Thank you so much for giving us your time despite the pain 🤗❤️
This is such a powerful testimony. I was diagnosed with a crippling illness in college, and for the past 30 years I have struggled to make ends meet and support my family. Most days, it is all I can do to work and then collapse in a heap. But that is nothing compared to what Joni has shared here. She is a living example of how to find grace and meaning in any circumstance.