Blessings don\u2019t always look the way we expect. Jesus gives us something far deeper than we can imagine: he links blessings with suffering and pain. While these blessings may not be the worldly ones we are comfortable with, they give us the gifts of courage and perseverance. --------\n\nThank you for listening!\xa0Your support of Joni and Friends helps make\nthis show possible.\n\n\xa0\n\nJoni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability\nfinds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part\nof the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org.\n\n\xa0\n\nFind more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.