Have you ever wondered where God is when life is hard, joy is gone, and you have more tears than tissues? Does it feel like your circumstances are more than you can handle? You are not alone.
What if in your darkest moments you could:
• Embrace a clear sense of purpose
• Stay grounded in God’s Word
• Serve others with gratitude
• Choose forgiveness—again and again
• Discover the freedom of giving up control
In today’s episode, Nicole Jacobsmeyer shares how she grew from defeated and ill-prepared for relentless trials, to living as a joy-filled reflection of God’s faithfulness. Tune in to realize how a little belief goes a long way and find joy again even where you least expect it.
Quotes:
“It’s easy to bullet list our pain.”
“When we go through trials and pain we can wonder God where were you?”
“It is through your breaking that Christ can shine through.”
“It wasn’t believing in me. It was believing in God in me.”
“To take back your joy, you must forgive those who have wronged you.”
“Joy is the assurance that God is with us.”
“My trials refined my faith.”
“He didn’t have to heal, redeem, or restore. He doesn’t have to give us anything because He has already given us everything in His Son.”
“There is always more to the story than what we are going through right now.”
Romans 8:18
Philippians 3:10
Psalm 126:5
“We pray to become more like Christ, but we never dream it will come through pain and suffering.”
“The Word saves our souls and gives us the hope we need to endure.”
“I thought I would never be enough for the type of man I was praying for.”
Connect with Nicole:
@nicole.jacobsmeyer
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