From Pain to Praise: Finding God's Mercy in Life's Hardest Moments

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Have you ever felt abandoned by God in your darkest hour? In this episode, I share from my own journey through cancer, surgeries, and treatments that left me questioning everything, only to discover that God’s mercy never left my side. 

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me” isn’t just poetic comfort; it’s a living reality that has carried me through despair and turned my pain into a ministry now reaching thousands across the world.

At the heart of this message is a liberating truth: many of us carry distorted views of God, imagining Him as a stern taskmaster keeping score of our failures. But Jesus showed us the Father’s real heart, compassionate, welcoming, and full of delight in His children. When He touched lepers and embraced outcasts, that was God Himself saying, “I want you near.”

Grace means you are already accepted because of Christ’s finished work. You don’t have to strive or perform to earn His smile. It was secured at the cross. If your faith has stolen your joy, you’ve picked up a counterfeit version of it. Real grace frees your heart to rest, even rejoice, in the middle of life’s valleys.

Whether you’re facing sickness, loss, or deep doubt, you are not alone. The Shepherd walks with you, sometimes carries you, and never lets go. His mercy is following you right now.

Share this episode with someone who needs hope—they may not see it yet, but mercy is on their trail.

Here are links to the books I have written. 

Pain to Praise

Fulfilling Marriage

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