Finding Deeper Fellowship with Christ Through Painful Experiences

Katherine Kehler’s post begins by asking readers whether their lives are going well or whether they are carrying something heavy, such as a broken relationship or a serious illness. She notes that some stretches of the journey are painful, and she shares an insight she received from the Lord that she found helpful.

The author describes a painful experience in which she had already forgiven the people involved, yet the painful memories kept returning. She brought this struggle to the Lord, praying that she might know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering. In answer, she writes, the Lord asked her to thank Him for that difficult experience, since it gave her the privilege of sharing in Christ’s suffering.

Kehler explains that through this hard season she came to know Christ in a deeper way than she would have otherwise. She invites readers to consider whether they pray for the fellowship of His suffering as often as they pray for the power of His resurrection, and she recalls that Jesus warned His followers to expect trouble.

The post closes with a short prayer of thanks for the reminder about the fellowship of His suffering, for painful seasons, and for God’s presence through every step of life.

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