Prayer: prayer of suffering by ric gustafson
The prayer of suffering is the suffering love. We do not pray our needs and wants. In this prayer, we give to God our difficulties and trials. Luke 23 says Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. We have been invited to share in Jesus's suffering.
Redemptive suffering This suffering enriches lives and brings healing to the world. In redemptive suffering, we stand with people in their sin and in their sorrow. We pray in suffering. When we do, we are changed. Joy not misery is behind redemptive suffering. I Peter 4 says rejoice as you are sharing Christ's sufferings.
When we suffer, we need to endure them patiently putting our trust in God. God takes our suffering and uses them to heal the world. God loves us more than anything else.
research help: ' Prayer finding the heart's true home' by Richard J Foster
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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