God's Grace in Your Suffering by David A. Powlison

God's Grace in Your Suffering by David A. Powlison ISBN-13: 978-1433556180 Trade Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Crossway Released: Feb. 28, 2018

Source: Advanced reader review copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine.

Book Description from Goodreads:
It's easy to see God's grace when things are going well. But in the midst of suffering--when we don't sense any positive change in our circumstances on the horizon--we can start to question God's goodness. Exploring the biblical truths found in each stanza of the classic hymn "How Firm a Foundation," experienced biblical counselor David Powlison invites us to hear God's perspective and see God's purpose in our suffering. Rather than offering abstract theory or mere sentimentality, Powlison writes to anchor our hope in the God who promises to be with us and transform us in the midst of even our darkest trials.


My Review:
God's Grace in Your Suffering looked at how God works in the midst of your pain and suffering. The author urges you to examine your specific, personal sufferings by answering questions that he poses throughout the book. In turn, he shares his experiences of fear, betrayal, and pain, and how he grew in his walk with God through those experiences. He doesn't make you feel bad about not liking your suffering but rather he encourages you.

He used the stanzas of the hymn "How Firm a Foundation" as a framework for his chapters. He looked at God's promises--He is with you, he is for you, and he will never forsake you--as well as God's Sovereignty and how He uses our sufferings to refine us and draw us closer to Him. The author explained how suffering can develop a steadiness and depth of faith and expose hope placed in false saviors. The author also looked at our brokenness/sinful predisposition, death, and Satan. He also examined Scripture. I had no trouble understanding his points. Overall, I'd highly recommend this quick read.


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