We have been reading about Quakers throughout history and I have discovered something interesting about their understanding of holiness. That is that suffering is kind of a good think. With suffering, comes joy. That is when we are led by the Spirit in the suffering. Suffering for sufferings sake is terrible, but suffering for the Gospel can potentially bring joy.
How this happens is a mystery to me. It is definitely a gift that has to come from God. A lot of it I believe begins with my motivation. Why do I persevere? What am I fighting for. If it is for Jesus, the joy will come.
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