Hello Joni my name is David, thank you for your message of encouragement, I am dealing with liver cancer and was told today that my ANC White Blood Cells are extremely low, which means my immune system is down even more. Please keep me in prayer. Thank you
Really needed this message. I am a caregiver to my 40 year old son with a form of Parkinson's that is severe and progressive and in only four years has robbed him of his mobility and left him withering in excruciating pain - thank you Joni for being a beacon of light in my darkness
I too was hit with a fast and demobilizing form of pd four years ago. Sent me to a wheelchair within a year. Was immobile for 1.5 years got out of the chair with levodopa but got my strength back with adding the B1 therapy. Google Parkinson’s and the B1 Therapy.
So glad I stumbled on this older video today. Such a blessing, Joni. Coming out the other side of Stage 2 breast cancer. Had the whole shebang…5 months chemo, double mastectomy, 25 rounds of radiation, reconstructive surgery followed by 5 days in the hospital from an infection. God HAS been faithful and “ever present in a time of trouble.”
Joni looks more beautiful today than she ever has. I'm see it in her soul also. God bless you Joni. My cousin's daughter did the same thing at 18 years of age, broke her neck and that was over 10 years ago. She dove in 3 feet of water. You have been her inspiration. She has been mine. God bless you. My prayers are with you.
"Just when you find yourself against a dead-end wall with no resources, with no where to turn, God tells you to turn around and do the impossible--walk through the wall. And lo and behold, who do you find in the middle of that wall? Jesus! Jesus who was such an expert at walking through walls, enabling you to do the impossible. I don't know what kind of headache or heartache you're going through this day, but I want you to remember that God permits the things that He hates to accomplish the things that He loves. And what does He love? Christ in you, the hope of glory." Oh, how I was encouraged by this today. Thank you and may God continue to richly bless you Joni
Hi Joni, thank you for your encouraging word❤ I was diagnosed with leukemia July 2023. It was a shock. The chemo has been debilitating. I have an excellent care team, a very supportive husband. and Jesus is walking me thru this. What a wonderful opportunity to share my faith. The medication is doing what it's supposed to. Dr upped chances of remission from 30% to 50%. Due to the positive response after 2 rounds of IV chemo (in addition to tablets taken daily), the Dr is amazed. I know my Redeemer liveth, thank you Lord Jesus!
I needed to hear this today. It is a spiritual battle. God will fight for me if I ask Him. I have debilitating illnesses throughout my body. My social life has disappeared, my family has distanced themselves, my church doesn't see me. My husband is my main contact and help. His prayers keep me going.
Dear Joni, you're such a blessing to many and a great warrior in Christ! Tonight my soul is downcast with many burdens I can't bear. But I'm on my own and no one is around. I stumble at this video and feel like you're speaking to me personally, encouraging me with your own story and Bible verses. Thank you so so much! I don't know how you can do it. I really admire you! And I'm so thankful to God for creating you🙏🏻
God bless you Joni. I too went through cancer five years ago and I almost couldn't pray while I was waiting for surgery, I just kept waiting for God. Thank God I only had radiation after and not chemotherapy like you. You are such an example of what a Christian should be like and I pray that God keeps you in the palm of his hand. I am so glad he healed you too. Again may God bless you and your husband and your ministry.
Joni, Every time I listen to you I am thoroughly blessed to see how steadfast and joyful the Holy Spirit has made you! One day in heaven you will know how beautiful God has made you because your image will be that of Christ! And you will see how many you encouraged in your bringing God glory in your suffering. I thank God and pray for you every day!!!!!
I am so amazed how Joni focuses on the Lord and He gives her strength which we all can have. I love hearing all of her stories. They give me so much hope.
Joni - i am Robin Matulich's friend and my nephew's wife is Paige Brown who contacted you to see if you would contact Robin after her accident. Robin is a long time friend and am so grateful for your words of encouragement to her. She is in the beginning and doing so very well and your words of encouragement mean so much to her, her family and her friends.
Joni - even this was 11 years ago it speaks to me today! Such is the word of God! God continue to bless and supply you-He certainly will, faithful daughter! Blessings...
I have chronic fatigue from a car accident in 2012. I had a concussion and stressed muscles in my neck. The Lord healed me miraculously!! Many people prayed for me! Now, I embrace the chronic fatigue (which surfaced 3 years ago) b/c He says my grace is sufficient. 🕊️. It is a spiritual battle. You have to understand what God says about suffering…consider it all joy.
Joni, It's a couple of years now since your last bout with cancer....but your ministry has not ended with the cancer. It's 4:00 AM and I"ve been up since 10:00 PM battling my own hell with chronic severe pain....and I came upon this piece by you that I had not seen. You always look so beautiful, manicured and polished...but what ministered to me the most were the candid shots of you...no makeup; pain on your face. Those tell the real story. And those were the photos that most resonated with me. Thank you for sharing them. It is tempting, as you know, not only to succumb to bitterness at God, a lack of gratitude for his gifts, anger at the "hand we are dealt" (as though it was by chance or some kind of cosmic game of poker!), fear of what the future holds, but to accuse his very character and loving nature. and it is these misrepresentations of his loving, merciful, gracious, nature that are the most dangerous. Thank you for your images of the battlefield. Because it truly is war. Keep up the good fight. stand strong in the grace he gives and when all is done, to STAND. You stand tall in that wheelchair Joni....when it is all done on this earth, you will STAND on two feet instead of four wheels. Keep up the good fight. (it bears repeating) You are much loved, here on earth as you are in heaven.
God bless you, NR. Our prayers for peace and healing are with you. If you would like to share more with us - let us know how we can pray for you, please reach to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. In Christ, - Stephanie
I love Joni...she has helped me so much of my Journey Through Cancer....wrote her and she sent a letter time at one of most difficult times going through cancer.....This is an amazing video..Just what Jesus prescribed...good medicine!!
This is the absolutely best explanation I have heard about suffering..... making Jesus famous ☺️ God bless you Joni and Ken ✨ for allowing God to use your story. 💕
God bless you and thank you for saying that! You know what? You've got this because God's got you! If you ever find yourself in need of encouragement or prayer, please feel free to reach out to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. They would love the opportunity to pray with!
Thank you Joni for the words of encouragement... My wife(Geetha) suffering with severe back pain.. Which she cannot sleep properly, she is discouraged and turning her face away from God... But I have hope in God, He will open her eyes to see what He is doing... Thanks for your testimony... Glory to God. Amen!!Joni will pray for you.. Jesus knows Joni's pain well than anyone. God be with you!!
What a beautiful inspiring story of yet another trophy of God's Amazing Grace! Love to you Joni and your wonderful husband Ken. Both of you are valiant warriors for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords … JESUS.
I found Joni & Friends after my Intractable Chronic Pain began in 1998. My entire existence radically changed & I knew without God, I didn't have a chance. Joni & Friends was there to point the way to Our Savior with humor, compassion, & His Word. Thank you & Praying for you all to this day!
You have been an inspiration ever since I saw your movie as a little girl with club feet. You started a journey for healing of spirit.... Thank you for being willing to share your struggles and victories.....
Hi Joni! I am blessed with your testimony. You have inspired me since my college years. Please pray for my dear husband who has a lung cancer. I look forward to celebrating our wedding anniversary every year. Thank you and God bless us all.
Joni, I have been put on the front lines of service. I was called to move into a senior living facility. I am using our mutual friend a wheelchair due to a broken back that was not.properly taken care of by the Med. Prof. I am independent and of course Our Father in His sense of humor (I love) decided this was a good place to put a nurse, and a nosey talkative one to boot. We have seen a lady healed that was on hospice, thru prayer. I have had a chance to do as the Lord command us, to preach the gospel.I have been able to make contact with some with dementia with my little, Pete, a Chihuahua,They love to pet him. We do whatever He sets before us. Please pray that I will be salt and light here, and that I will see these dear ones thru His eyes.
You say everything I feel. I have ovarian cancer. was diagnosed in April 2010 (stage 1-C) had surgery & chemo. lost my hair, but it is okay. God is using this,teaching me, molding me & I'm lean on Him & trust Him. But Dec. 2010, we found it had reoccured. So 6 months of more chemo. June 2011, all looked good again. End of Sept, my #s were back up. Nov. 2011 we knew for sure it had reoccured. So now chemo, indefinitely. But it is okay. God is in control, God is good. I will trust Him.
Being honest with each other about our sufferings would strengthen each other. To move through suffering alone intensifies the battle. We need each other!
Thank you for posting! What an awesome message from a true warrior! I just went through a trial too! And I know exactly what she is talking about! In the midst of darkness and depression, I called out to the God of mercy and He delivered me. The situation has not changed but I have the strength to go on! What a Savior and friend!
I really can relate to this. i loss a mom of a breast cancer last 1998, then last 2010 I loss a father of a lung cancer, then last 2011 I loss a sister of a colon cancer. Lord... I think this is too much for Joni but I know that your grace is sufficient for her and I know that you wouldnt leave her
Thanks for your encouragement!!! Been a Christian for a long time and have experienced great lost and devastating situations many times. Been waiting for a breakthrough for my prodigal children and the restoration of my marriage. My husband abusive and very controlling. Currently separated for two years now from my husband of 26 years. We both are born again and I brought up my children in the Lord and our family has been torn apart and there have been several attempted suicides. My life, my dreams, my hopes shattered. My health affected by the heartbreak. In all this, I can say with you that God has been faithful to me. That He has carried me through and many battles.
Thank God for your recovery! I am a cancer survivor myself, not the same stage, but the diagnosis hits you like a mack truck! All I could say was, "Jesus, I need help!" He is faithful. Yes, He pitied me.
Thank you for this Joni❣️ I’ve been suffering so much in pain, (nothing near as much as you I’m sure) fighting chronic fatigue, chronic costochondritis, and fibromyalgia for 14 years and began pain treatments in October, was improving til I had back surgery in April then all the nerve pain set me back again and I’m Starting over. The treatments are awful! Hallucinations and nausea and dizziness, but they work very slowly. I got out the shower this morning too weak to stand and dress, and picked up My phone to look for encouragement while I waited for some strength from the Lord and your video was exactly what I needed❤ May God continue to bless you with strong health and a well husband and praying friends and family🙏🙏 thank you again for the videos, they’re such a huge encouragement and blessing to me❤
Without Jesus, I would have no hope, no joy ...He is truly my EVERYTHING!!! I'm so happy to see this in my "recommended" videos, even though you made this 7 years ago...it is so timely for me today. Joni, I've always admired you so much and hope one day soon to really meet you in heaven and get to see you wearing your new, glorified body!! The headlines of today surely point to the nearness of our being swept up into the loving arms of our Bridegroom!!! I love you sister, God bless you. ♥♥♥
THank you Joni.a word in its good time will appreciate your prayers.i am a pastors wife,going threw a heart brake, burn-out and now recovering after a big shake and split of our small congragation we have been serving for the last 32 years. Gods blessing Ronit Ovadia karmiel Israel
T-hank you, Joni, once again. I am 78yearsold and although I have had a full life, I still need prayer; I still need to see my 87yesr old husband Confess his need for Jesus
I love you Joni, keep being blessings for others. When I struggle with my problems, listening of what you say about Jesus still loves us, everything make sense.. I pray for you too, Joni,,
What a beautiful witness from a woman of the Lord - God bless you, Joni! Only the Lord could inspire such belief, surrender, and love - may your witness reach all who need His grace, His hope, and His love. Thank you for encouraging so many in this life! We look forward to the day when you will be fully healed and we worship Him together forever! Much love and many prayers, Anna
Isn't God great, watching you Joni, give me strength to smile. Just a month ago, my niece was so sick with cancer. On her dying bed, she was crying Jesus Jesus help me. Lord Lord take away the pain. I looked at her mom, not sure if my brokenness, was for her are the mom. The day after she passed. Thats when I got so, broken hearted and low in spirit. I just love to watch you, you gave a kick to my heart. Pray for us to see each others through the eyes of God. Also that we will be our brothers and sisters keeper.
"So bizarre and twisted" sounds like my struggle with mental illness. That's why I listen to the Lord, (via your 'Diamonds in the Dust) to renew my mind (and restore my heart). "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. At the beginning of Covid, my heart cried out, "I trust You, Lord!". My friends see a difference in me, as I share how I have learned to embrace God as my Father. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I'm praying for you and Ken!!!!
Dear Joni, because God led me to your book A Place of Healing, I have found out how to deal with chronic pain and disability lingering from an injury to my spine. I am learning to give thanks for the changes brought about in my life because of the suffering. Now I understand that God is drawing me closer to Him. The paradox is that though my body/flesh is miserable (decaying), my spirit is being renewed daily. I've never had this kind of pain, but I've also never been closer to God. Joni, because you know, you live this, you understand this, you can reach people in a unique way that "whole and healthy" people (in body) might not be able to. I pray for you and Ken. Thank you and thank Jesus for your willingness to be used as a vessel of blessing to others, to me.
I have a much smaller battle in comparison, but fewer supports and resources. However, God has ALWAYS rewarded me "pressed down, shaken together and flowing over" when I trust Him. I'm so glad Joni, that God is using you in this way. So many people get focused on the physical. We are of course, in that struggle. But the more important struggle for me is obeying Christ. This is the prayer I ask for. That God would help me to obey Him in a way that delights Him. Thank you for sharing so much of your life so that others of us can take heart! (Housebound mother and grandmother).
Joni I have watch you for years, almost thirty six years , I was 25 years old when I excepted our Savior in my heart. My life hasn't always been easy. But with five growned children and 7 grandchildren. And they All know the Lord and their spouses know Our Lord . I can't wipe this smile off my face. If I tryed . Even though my life fills like it has been in Hell's hallways sometimes. But I will never be in hell because of our Lord love. "But your testimony and your life in our God, Has Helped me deal with the battles of everyday life's struggles Yes Johnny helping others have healed my life's sarrows, you see Johnny I take care of the Elderly's their memory and Physical needs. When they ask me how do you keep that smile on your face , I say God saids laughter is a good medicine. And my job has allowed me to bring lost souls to Christ. And remind them On their death bed, Jesus is waiting, go home with the Angels when they come calling. But God has used your life to touch my life, To keep me Doing his will no matter what life is about that day. God's Streagth is in me. When life drops you to your knees it's the best place to be. Joni you are amazing. From 66 year old sister in the Lord. I Loves my work. God and Family. Thank you ! praying for you to keep loving us by sharing your life. And your family pain. Estella
Dear Joni and friends, thank you for the great work you do. Please pray for the healing of my husband and myself. He has DM and HT. I have loin pains, chest a heart pains. Thank you. God bless
Oh how your videos have encouraged me. I've had ongoing back problems since 10/2018, several surgeries since & I'm still struggling to walk & also daily chronic pain..next week another MRI, I Survive on prayer & meds. I couldn't do this without Jesus Christ who strengthens me moment by moment❤
Thank you for all you do for all us in witnessing for Jesus Christ. You are an inspiration. I did not know you were on TH-cam until I saw you tonight. I am going through a hard time right now and somehow God leads me to your site. It has really lifted me up. Thank you again. In Christ,
i had uterine cervical and ovarian cancer in 2015 had to have a total hysterectomy i cried and cried but Jesus brought me through it all i have survived cervvical cancer 4 times Thank You Jesus for your love grace and mercy
In the middle of grief, many tears was the joy and grace overflowing , sometimes we can’t even imagine the implications for our suffering in Christ, when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and my dear daddy was in care, I drew my every waking moment with the presence of my , our dear Lord Jesus, He has carried me through days, and months of suffering that i never thought could hit me as hard as it did… but in Christ, he gives us the living experience of His living 💧 water of life, the great physician who has lifted me out of the pain.. my heart ❤️ has been changed forever
Joni, dear sister in Christ. How you e courage me .Each morning as I wait on some relief from chronic pain, the little medications give, I click on your messages. And I feel both inspired to face my days challenges and ashamed that my troubles are so few compared to what you face. But through it all...."I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God". Please pray I am a better caregiver for my sister who needs me. And the neighbor lady who has Alzheimer's. And anyone who needs my help. Thank you
I love the strength and power of God in you to His Eternal Glory. Amazing wonderful words of life...greater so there is no doubt but Christ in you! Praise His Holy Name.
Thank you for your ministry. It is very powerful and inspiring to me. I also have a disability. I was struck by a vehicle at a young age. To see how Jesus Christ has brought you through in a miraculous way. God takes situations that are broken and uses them for the sake of His glory in wonderful ways that only he can . Again, thank you for your ministry. You have a very strong message to tell others. God bless you!
greetings from the philippines! thank you so much joni for your videos. they have been our encouragement when my wife had stage 3b breast cancer and went through chemo, mastectomy, and radiation therapy two years ago. may the Lord continue to give you favor that people searching the internet find your website, videos and books to give hope, strength and find Jesus.
Very encouraging. This kind of teaching is rarely taught now. Unlike your teaching the shallow superficial teachings on TV are usually used with scripture. So glad you are still teaching with truth and integrity
Joni please I want to share this we have a handicapped son with is parallelized from hips down he uses gel in back of his wheeel chair and in his wheelchair seat,it keeps him from getting pressure sores we tell him to do a push up in his chair now and the but we love these he has not had a pressure sore in years if this helps others I am well pleased God Helped us so much.I listen to you alot Joni. God Bless sending hugs and love from this family.He has spina Bifida.Never give up this goes for everyone.
Thank you Joni, for encouraging me so very much by your testimony about God's faithfulness during your battle with cancer. Our God is a GOOD God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
excellent..so relate to this as I am in the midst of battling stage 3, cancer as well. Had the chemo, and knew of God's sustaining grace through the outpouring of support from my church. However, prior to surgery and going through surgery, it has not been as easy, and has been a huge spiritual battle. It's like walking in the dark...not knowing God's peace or presence..but still having to cry out yo the Lord, as the Psalms, in Psalm 72. Thankful to know God heard Joni's cries, and proved Himself to be sufficient. She is such a testimony of God's truth. I hope to be as valiant, by God helping me too.
Hi Joni and Ken!! Thank you for making this video Joni. By God's grace and your obedience you have blessed more ppl then you can ever imagine... Together yielding to God's way over your way you and Ken move mountains everyday! We are close in age... We have grown older together in different "worlds" yet in the same body... THE BODY OF CHRIST,
I just wanted to say that I (providentially) stumbled across this video while searching for something else. So lovely to see you after only ever hearing about you when I was a child, some 30 years ago, reading one of your books 20 years ago and hearing various things about you from other Christians over the years. Your video has really encouraged me as I am going through a particularly difficult time of spiritual warfare and I could not have described my situation any more eloquently than you have yours. We may be facing different troubles & problems, but the source and spiritual aspects of the fight remain the same. Thank you so much for sharing this, Joni! You truly are a representation of the woman of proverbs who ‘openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness’ (Prov 31:26). Thanks for the encouragement to keep going and may God continue to bless you and use you for His glory x
How,How do ya go on!!!! I complain of small things and I see and read about Joni. OMG!!!! I pray I will be a strong christian today and forever. I'am and have been a healthy person and I need to be more thank for and remember the hardship this precious soul has been through. Maybe to some extent it took this tragedy for this young lady to see God and do these talents and because of him save alot of souls. She is my hero!!! Keep on keeping on Girl!!! xoxo
HI Joni, I have prostate cancer and am going to have it removed in a couple of weeks, very nervous about the operation. Lessons from cancer is very helpful. Thank you
Joni - thanks for the splashes of heaven insight - Jesus with me during my times of Satan's pain. Jesus overcomes all!! Thank you for your walk of faith. May God richly bless you and your family.
Hello Joni my name is David, thank you for your message of encouragement, I am dealing with liver cancer and was told today that my ANC White Blood Cells are extremely low, which means my immune system is down even more. Please keep me in prayer. Thank you
Really needed this message. I am a caregiver to my 40 year old son with a form of Parkinson's that is severe and progressive and in only four years has robbed him of his mobility and left him withering in excruciating pain - thank you Joni for being a beacon of light in my darkness
I too was hit with a fast and demobilizing form of pd four years ago. Sent me to a wheelchair within a year. Was immobile for 1.5 years got out of the chair with levodopa but got my strength back with adding the B1 therapy. Google Parkinson’s and the B1 Therapy.
So glad I stumbled on this older video today. Such a blessing, Joni. Coming out the other side of Stage 2 breast cancer. Had the whole shebang…5 months chemo, double mastectomy, 25 rounds of radiation, reconstructive surgery followed by 5 days in the hospital from an infection. God HAS been faithful and “ever present in a time of trouble.”
Joni looks more beautiful today than she ever has. I'm see it in her soul also. God bless you Joni. My cousin's daughter did the same thing at 18 years of age, broke her neck and that was over 10 years ago. She dove in 3 feet of water. You have been her inspiration. She has been mine. God bless you. My prayers are with you.
"Just when you find yourself against a dead-end wall with no resources, with no where to turn, God tells you to turn around and do the impossible--walk through the wall. And lo and behold, who do you find in the middle of that wall? Jesus! Jesus who was such an expert at walking through walls, enabling you to do the impossible. I don't know what kind of headache or heartache you're going through this day, but I want you to remember that God permits the things that He hates to accomplish the things that He loves. And what does He love? Christ in you, the hope of glory." Oh, how I was encouraged by this today. Thank you and may God continue to richly bless you Joni
Hi Joni, thank you for your encouraging word❤ I was diagnosed with leukemia July 2023. It was a shock. The chemo has been debilitating. I have an excellent care team, a very supportive husband. and Jesus is walking me thru this. What a wonderful opportunity to share my faith. The medication is doing what it's supposed to. Dr upped chances of remission from 30% to 50%. Due to the positive response after 2 rounds of IV chemo (in addition to tablets taken daily), the Dr is amazed. I know my Redeemer liveth, thank you Lord Jesus!
YOU ARE A REAL WARRIOR, AND SO IS YOUR HUSBAND. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU.
Thank you Join, your always in my Prayers.
I needed to hear this today. It is a spiritual battle. God will fight for me if I ask Him. I have debilitating illnesses throughout my body. My social life has disappeared, my family has distanced themselves, my church doesn't see me. My husband is my main contact and help. His prayers keep me going.
I am so very sorry and praying for you
Dear Joni, you're such a blessing to many and a great warrior in Christ! Tonight my soul is downcast with many burdens I can't bear. But I'm on my own and no one is around. I stumble at this video and feel like you're speaking to me personally, encouraging me with your own story and Bible verses. Thank you so so much! I don't know how you can do it. I really admire you! And I'm so thankful to God for creating you🙏🏻
Just read this. Hope you are doing better
God bless you Joni. I too went through cancer five years ago and I almost couldn't pray while I was waiting for surgery, I just kept waiting for God. Thank God I only had radiation after and not chemotherapy like you. You are such an example of what a Christian should be like and I pray that God keeps you in the palm of his hand. I am so glad he healed you too. Again may God bless you and your husband and your ministry.
This was recoded 11 years ago - and STILL it ministers to people. People like me. Thank you LORD snd thank you Joni ❤️
Joni, Every time I listen to you I am thoroughly blessed to see how steadfast and joyful the Holy Spirit has made you! One day in heaven you will know how beautiful God has made you because your image will be that of Christ! And you will see how many you encouraged in your bringing God glory in your suffering. I thank God and pray for you every day!!!!!
She's such A 💎 Just Jewelry 😆
Please prat 9:44 9:44
May we never covet life more that the One who gave us life.
Ken you are a rear and special gem God bless you dearly Ken you are such a tower of strength 🙏🏾
I am so amazed how Joni focuses on the Lord and He gives her strength which we all can have. I love hearing all of her stories. They give me so much hope.
Joni - i am Robin Matulich's friend and my nephew's wife is Paige Brown who contacted you to see if you would contact Robin after her accident. Robin is a long time friend and am so grateful for your words of encouragement to her. She is in the beginning and doing so very well and your words of encouragement mean so much to her, her family and her friends.
Joni - even this was 11 years ago it speaks to me today! Such is the word of God! God continue to bless and supply you-He certainly will, faithful daughter! Blessings...
I have chronic fatigue from a car accident in 2012. I had a concussion and stressed muscles in my neck. The Lord healed me miraculously!! Many people prayed for me! Now, I embrace the chronic fatigue (which surfaced 3 years ago) b/c He says my grace is sufficient. 🕊️. It is a spiritual battle. You have to understand what God says about suffering…consider it all joy.
Joni, It's a couple of years now since your last bout with cancer....but your ministry has not ended with the cancer. It's 4:00 AM and I"ve been up since 10:00 PM battling my own hell with chronic severe pain....and I came upon this piece by you that I had not seen. You always look so beautiful, manicured and polished...but what ministered to me the most were the candid shots of you...no makeup; pain on your face. Those tell the real story. And those were the photos that most resonated with me. Thank you for sharing them. It is tempting, as you know, not only to succumb to bitterness at God, a lack of gratitude for his gifts, anger at the "hand we are dealt" (as though it was by chance or some kind of cosmic game of poker!), fear of what the future holds, but to accuse his very character and loving nature. and it is these misrepresentations of his loving, merciful, gracious, nature that are the most dangerous. Thank you for your images of the battlefield. Because it truly is war. Keep up the good fight. stand strong in the grace he gives and when all is done, to STAND. You stand tall in that wheelchair Joni....when it is all done on this earth, you will STAND on two feet instead of four wheels. Keep up the good fight. (it bears repeating) You are much loved, here on earth as you are in heaven.
Facing a possible cancer reoccurrence, found out today on my scan. Thank you, this really encouraged me.
God bless you, NR. Our prayers for peace and healing are with you. If you would like to share more with us - let us know how we can pray for you, please reach to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. In Christ, - Stephanie
God Bless You Joni Eareckson Tada!
Amen :-)
Joni I am over 70 and have followed and shared you for years. God continue to bless you richly. We are praying for you all.
You and your husband are such a great encouragement, God bless you both richly!
I love Joni...she has helped me so much of my Journey Through Cancer....wrote her and she sent a letter time at one of most difficult times going through cancer.....This is an amazing video..Just what Jesus prescribed...good medicine!!
Good word Joni. I heard u speak several years ago in Pikesville MD. I told u then that you're my girl. You still are!
Min Larry 🙏🏽 ❤
Thank you for sharing, I needed this. Please pray for me, just buried my precious son who was in the prime of life...
I love Joni and wish there were thousands of her videos online.
This is the absolutely best explanation I have heard about suffering..... making Jesus famous ☺️
God bless you Joni and Ken ✨ for allowing God to use your story. 💕
Please pray for me, as I do for others experiencing illness, injustice, or a broken heart. My name is Jane.
Hello Joni I just started my life in a wheelchair ur such inspiration love you
God bless you and thank you for saying that! You know what? You've got this because God's got you! If you ever find yourself in need of encouragement or prayer, please feel free to reach out to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. They would love the opportunity to pray with!
Thank you Joni for the words of encouragement... My wife(Geetha) suffering with severe back pain.. Which she cannot sleep properly, she is discouraged and turning her face away from God... But I have hope in God, He will open her eyes to see what He is doing... Thanks for your testimony... Glory to God. Amen!!Joni will pray for you.. Jesus knows Joni's pain well than anyone. God be with you!!
I listen to periodically. It's such an important message. And now I'm facing cancer a 3rd time. So this is doubly important for me.
Thank you Joni
What a beautiful inspiring story of yet another trophy of God's Amazing Grace! Love to you Joni and your wonderful husband Ken. Both of you are valiant warriors for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords … JESUS.
She is an angel.
She really is.
Thank you God
She really is! I've followed her since the middle 80's. I am also disabled. She has been such an inspiration to me and so many others! God BLESS HER!
I found Joni & Friends after my Intractable Chronic Pain began in 1998. My entire existence radically changed & I knew without God, I didn't have a chance. Joni & Friends was there to point the way to Our Savior with humor, compassion, & His Word. Thank you & Praying for you all to this day!
You have been an inspiration ever since I saw your movie as a little girl with club feet. You started a journey for healing of spirit.... Thank you for being willing to share your struggles and victories.....
Hi Joni!
I am blessed with your testimony. You have inspired me since my college years. Please pray for my dear husband who has a lung cancer. I look forward to celebrating our wedding anniversary every year. Thank you and God bless us all.
Joni, I have been put on the front lines of service. I was called to move into a senior living facility. I am using our mutual friend a wheelchair due to a broken back that was not.properly taken care of by the Med. Prof. I am independent and of course Our Father in His sense of humor (I love) decided this was a good place to put a nurse, and a nosey talkative one to boot. We have seen a lady healed that was on hospice, thru prayer. I have had a chance to do as the Lord command us, to preach the gospel.I have been able to make contact with some with dementia with my little, Pete, a Chihuahua,They love to pet him. We do whatever He sets before us. Please pray that I will be salt and light here, and that I will see these dear ones thru His eyes.
Praying HIS LIGHT will shine through you, Patsy, everyday❤:)
Sending many 🙏🙏's your way!!
Thank you dear Joni You are precious
Praise God for you Joni! I need that message so bad right now. I will listen to you over and over again! God Loves you and so do I!
You say everything I feel. I have ovarian cancer. was diagnosed in April 2010 (stage 1-C) had surgery & chemo. lost my hair, but it is okay. God is using this,teaching me, molding me & I'm lean on Him & trust Him. But Dec. 2010, we found it had reoccured. So 6 months of more chemo. June 2011, all looked good again. End of Sept, my #s were back up. Nov. 2011 we knew for sure it had reoccured. So now chemo, indefinitely. But it is okay. God is in control, God is good. I will trust Him.
Hope your journey is continuing to look-up in His love and strength🙏❤:)
I'm so sorry, I have ovarian Cancer too stage 3
Being honest with each other about our sufferings would strengthen each other. To move through suffering alone intensifies the battle. We need each other!
We sure do! Bless you for sharing!
We sure do! God bless you for sharing!
Thank you!!! You don't know how much your words help me now. I will pray for you, Joni.
Thank you for sharing. I'm encouraged and blessed ❤ You're special. Keep smiling for Jesus.
Thank you for posting! What an awesome message from a true warrior! I just went through a trial too! And I know exactly what she is talking about! In the midst of darkness and depression, I called out to the God of mercy and He delivered me. The situation has not changed but I have the strength to go on! What a Savior and friend!
I really can relate to this. i loss a mom of a breast cancer last 1998, then last 2010 I loss a father of a lung cancer, then last 2011 I loss a sister of a colon cancer. Lord... I think this is too much for Joni but I know that your grace is sufficient for her and I know that you wouldnt leave her
Such a testimony -Faith is expecting daily until our Victory Comes.
Thanks for your encouragement!!! Been a Christian for a long time and have experienced great lost and devastating situations many times. Been waiting for a breakthrough for my prodigal children and the restoration of my marriage. My husband abusive and very controlling. Currently separated for two years now from my husband of 26 years. We both are born again and I brought up my children in the Lord and our family has been torn apart and there have been several attempted suicides. My life, my dreams, my hopes shattered. My health affected by the heartbreak. In all this, I can say with you that God has been faithful to me. That He has carried me through and many battles.
Thank God for your recovery! I am a cancer survivor myself, not the same stage, but the diagnosis hits you like a mack truck! All I could say was, "Jesus, I need help!" He is faithful. Yes, He pitied me.
Thank you for this Joni❣️ I’ve been suffering so much in pain, (nothing near as much as you I’m sure) fighting chronic fatigue, chronic costochondritis, and fibromyalgia for 14 years and began pain treatments in October, was improving til I had back surgery in April then all the nerve pain set me back again and I’m
Starting over. The treatments are awful! Hallucinations and nausea and dizziness, but they work very slowly. I got out the shower this morning too weak to stand and dress, and picked up
My phone to look for encouragement while I waited for some strength from the Lord and your video was exactly what I needed❤ May God continue to bless you with strong health and a well husband and praying friends and family🙏🙏 thank you again for the videos, they’re such a huge encouragement and blessing to me❤
What an amazing woman... I pray to God we can, as women of Christ, show the same Godliness... 🙏🙏♥️♥️
Without Jesus, I would have no hope, no joy ...He is truly my EVERYTHING!!! I'm so happy to see this in my "recommended" videos, even though you made this 7 years ago...it is so timely for me today. Joni, I've always admired you so much and hope one day soon to really meet you in heaven and get to see you wearing your new, glorified body!! The headlines of today surely point to the nearness of our being swept up into the loving arms of our Bridegroom!!! I love you sister, God bless you. ♥♥♥
THank you Joni.a word in its good time will appreciate your prayers.i am a pastors wife,going threw a heart brake, burn-out and now recovering after a big shake and split of our small congragation we have been serving for the last 32 years. Gods blessing Ronit Ovadia karmiel Israel
I love you and your precious husband. Thank God for you.
T-hank you, Joni, once again. I am 78yearsold and although I have had a full life, I still need prayer; I still need to see my 87yesr old husband Confess his need for Jesus
Praise the Lord for being a living testimony of the power, hope and strenght that we can all find in Jesus!! Be blessed
I love you Joni, keep being blessings for others. When I struggle with my problems, listening of what you say about Jesus still loves us, everything make sense.. I pray for you too, Joni,,
What a beautiful witness from a woman of the Lord - God bless you, Joni! Only the Lord could inspire such belief, surrender, and love - may your witness reach all who need His grace, His hope, and His love. Thank you for encouraging so many in this life! We look forward to the day when you will be fully healed and we worship Him together forever! Much love and many prayers, Anna
Isn't God great, watching you Joni, give me strength to smile. Just a month ago, my niece was so sick with cancer. On her dying bed, she was crying Jesus Jesus help me. Lord Lord take away the pain. I looked at her mom, not sure if my brokenness, was for her are the mom. The day after she passed. Thats when I got so, broken hearted and low in spirit. I just love to watch you, you gave a kick to my heart. Pray for us to see each others through the eyes of God. Also that we will be our brothers and sisters keeper.
What an incredible example of Christ likeness. Praying for you sister, please pray for me.
"So bizarre and twisted" sounds like my struggle with mental illness. That's why I listen to the Lord, (via your 'Diamonds in the Dust) to renew my mind (and restore my heart). "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.
At the beginning of Covid, my heart cried out, "I trust You, Lord!". My friends see a difference in me, as I share how I have learned to embrace God as my Father. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I'm praying for you and Ken!!!!
Dear Joni, because God led me to your book A Place of Healing, I have found out how to deal with chronic pain and disability lingering from an injury to my spine. I am learning to give thanks for the changes brought about in my life because of the suffering. Now I understand that God is drawing me closer to Him. The paradox is that though my body/flesh is miserable (decaying), my spirit is being renewed daily. I've never had this kind of pain, but I've also never been closer to God. Joni, because you know, you live this, you understand this, you can reach people in a unique way that "whole and healthy" people (in body) might not be able to. I pray for you and Ken. Thank you and thank Jesus for your willingness to be used as a vessel of blessing to others, to me.
I have a much smaller battle in comparison, but fewer supports and resources. However, God has ALWAYS rewarded me "pressed down, shaken together and flowing over" when I trust Him. I'm so glad Joni, that God is using you in this way. So many people get focused on the physical. We are of course, in that struggle. But the more important struggle for me is obeying Christ. This is the prayer I ask for. That God would help me to obey Him in a way that delights Him. Thank you for sharing so much of your life so that others of us can take heart! (Housebound mother and grandmother).
Joni I have watch you for years, almost thirty six years , I was 25 years old when I excepted our Savior in my heart. My life hasn't always been easy. But with five growned children and 7 grandchildren. And they All know the Lord and their spouses know Our Lord .
I can't wipe this smile off my face.
If I tryed . Even though my life fills like it has been in Hell's hallways sometimes. But I will never be in hell because of our Lord love.
"But your testimony and your life in our God, Has Helped me deal with the battles of everyday life's struggles
Yes Johnny helping others have healed my life's sarrows, you see Johnny I take care of the Elderly's their memory and Physical needs.
When they ask me how do you keep that smile on your face ,
I say God saids laughter is a good medicine.
And my job has allowed me to bring lost souls to Christ. And remind them On their death bed, Jesus is waiting, go home with the Angels when they come calling. But God has used your life to touch my life, To keep me
Doing his will no matter what life is about that day. God's
Streagth is in me. When life drops you to your knees it's the best place to be.
Joni you are amazing.
From 66 year old sister in the Lord.
I Loves my work.
God and Family.
Thank you !
praying for you to keep loving us by sharing your life. And your family pain.
Estella
Dear Joni and friends, thank you for the great work you do.
Please pray for the healing of my husband and myself.
He has DM and HT.
I have loin pains, chest a heart pains.
Thank you.
God bless
Oh how your videos have encouraged me. I've had ongoing back problems since 10/2018, several surgeries since & I'm still struggling to walk & also daily chronic pain..next week another MRI, I Survive on prayer & meds. I couldn't do this without Jesus Christ who strengthens me moment by moment❤
Wow. You know Joni, that wheelchair of yours is really a chariot. You are truly a Chosen One. Thank you.
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And when you go Home, I believe you will hear, Well done, faithful daughter and all will see the Glory your life brought to Him.
Thank you for all you do for all us in witnessing for Jesus Christ. You are an inspiration. I did not know you were on TH-cam until I saw you tonight. I am going through a hard time right now and somehow God leads me to your site. It has really lifted me up. Thank you again. In Christ,
Joni, you are such a blessing. You have helped me so much. Thank you.
thank you for enduring! I think of your faith often & pray for you & Ken !
Keep going Joni! He's coming !!!
i had uterine cervical and ovarian cancer in 2015 had to have a total hysterectomy i cried and cried but Jesus brought me through it all i have survived cervvical cancer 4 times Thank You Jesus for your love grace and mercy
In the middle of grief, many tears was the joy and grace overflowing , sometimes we can’t even imagine the implications for our suffering in Christ, when I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and my dear daddy was in care, I drew my every waking moment with the presence of my , our dear Lord Jesus, He has carried me through days, and months of suffering that i never thought could hit me as hard as it did… but in Christ, he gives us the living experience of His living 💧 water of life, the great physician who has lifted me out of the pain.. my heart ❤️ has been changed forever
Joni, dear sister in Christ. How you e courage me .Each morning as I wait on some relief from chronic pain, the little medications give, I click on your messages. And I feel both inspired to face my days challenges and ashamed that my troubles are so few compared to what you face. But through it all...."I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God".
Please pray I am a better caregiver for my sister who needs me. And the neighbor lady who has Alzheimer's. And anyone who needs my help. Thank you
I love the strength and power of God in you to His Eternal Glory. Amazing wonderful words of life...greater so there is no doubt but Christ in you! Praise His Holy Name.
Thank you for your light the shine through the darkness.
Thank you for your ministry. It is very powerful and inspiring to me. I also have a disability. I was struck by a vehicle at a young age.
To see how Jesus Christ has brought you through in a miraculous way. God takes situations that are broken and uses them for the sake of His glory in wonderful ways that only he can .
Again, thank you for your ministry. You have a very strong message to tell others. God bless you!
greetings from the philippines! thank you so much joni for your videos. they have been our encouragement when my wife had stage 3b breast cancer and went through chemo, mastectomy, and radiation therapy two years ago. may the Lord continue to give you favor that people searching the internet find your website, videos and books to give hope, strength and find Jesus.
Very encouraging. This kind of teaching is rarely taught now. Unlike your teaching the shallow superficial teachings on TV are usually used with scripture. So glad you are still teaching with truth and integrity
Just as Mr. Ken Tada says: "She is a warrior!" (And so is Mr. Tada.)
Thank you for praying for Chuck Goering. He passed away. Please pray for his wife, children and grandchildren.
This just brought me to tears. Her strength is beautiful. We all fight a battle in our own ways.
Joni please I want to share this we have a handicapped son with is parallelized from hips down he uses gel in back of his wheeel chair and in his wheelchair seat,it keeps him from getting pressure sores we tell him to do a push up in his chair now and the but we love these he has not had a pressure sore in years if this helps others I am well pleased God Helped us so much.I listen to you alot Joni. God Bless sending hugs and love from this family.He has spina Bifida.Never give up this goes for everyone.
Thank you, your such a blessing, Thank you Jesus for this beautiful woman of God.
Hi Joni I appreciate your prayers for me. Battling breast cancer for Almost 5 years now. Not easy. But I do trust the Lord. X
She is an absolutely wonderful woman.
Her God is a wonderful God❤️
Thank you Joni, for encouraging me so very much by your testimony about God's faithfulness during your battle with cancer.
Our God is a GOOD God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you Joni💕 I have followed your life’s mission to the Glory of our Heavenly Father for almost 40 years.
excellent..so relate to this as I am in the midst of battling stage 3, cancer as well. Had the chemo, and knew of God's sustaining grace through the outpouring of support from my church. However, prior to surgery and going through surgery, it has not been as easy, and has been a huge spiritual battle. It's like walking in the dark...not knowing God's peace or presence..but still having to cry out yo the Lord, as the Psalms, in Psalm 72. Thankful to know God heard Joni's cries, and proved Himself to be sufficient. She is such a testimony of God's truth. I hope to be as valiant, by God helping me too.
God bless you Joni! :)
Joni you have been a great BLESSING .💖💖💖
Hi Joni and Ken!! Thank you for making this video Joni. By God's grace and your obedience you have blessed more ppl then you can ever imagine... Together yielding to God's way over your way you and Ken move mountains everyday! We are close in age... We have grown older together in different "worlds" yet in the same body... THE BODY OF CHRIST,
I just wanted to say that I (providentially) stumbled across this video while searching for something else.
So lovely to see you after only ever hearing about you when I was a child, some 30 years ago, reading one of your books 20 years ago and hearing various things about you from other Christians over the years.
Your video has really encouraged me as I am going through a particularly difficult time of spiritual warfare and I could not have described my situation any more eloquently than you have yours. We may be facing different troubles & problems, but the source and spiritual aspects of the fight remain the same.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Joni!
You truly are a representation of the woman of proverbs who ‘openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness’ (Prov 31:26).
Thanks for the encouragement to keep going and may God continue to bless you and use you for His glory x
Thank you so much for you kind response. We are so glad you have found this video and have found encouragement in it!
How,How do ya go on!!!! I complain of small things and I see and read about Joni. OMG!!!! I pray I will be a strong christian today and forever. I'am and have been a healthy person and I need to be more thank for and remember the hardship this precious soul has been through. Maybe to some extent it took this tragedy for this young lady to see God and do these talents and because of him save alot of souls. She is my hero!!! Keep on keeping on Girl!!! xoxo
HI Joni, I have prostate cancer and am going to have it removed in a couple of weeks, very nervous about the operation. Lessons from cancer is very helpful. Thank you
Always inspired!!! Since a teen...and now as a stage 4 cancer survivor. God bless you and your ministry
Joni - thanks for the splashes of heaven insight - Jesus with me during my times of Satan's pain. Jesus overcomes all!! Thank you for your walk of faith. May God richly bless you and your family.
A life touched by pain ... a life to leads us to trust in the Lord!!
Thank you Joni you are a blessing. Please pray for my son who is looking for a fulltime job.
Thank you, Joni, for your encouragement.
Joni,
the Lord has restored my heart through your message! Onward Chrisitian Soldiers!!
Love You,
Mary Porath