Dear Joni, I have struggled with the many symptoms of Schizophrenia for 33 years and the worst suffering has been a deep fear when nothing was to be afraid of. And every time then this song from M.S. Bromet came into my mind. In Dutch it is: "Al de weg leidt mij Mijn Heiland". I don't know the English version of it but translated it is: "Every path I take, my Saviour leads me". And then rest came upon me knowing and trusting that He will carry me through another dark valley in my life again. And every time He has shown me to be faithful in doing this. Again and again. Brother San
What a day it will be when my Jesus I shall see when I look upon his face the one that saved me by his Grace when he takes me by the hand and leads me to that promise land what a day Glorious day that will be. It's going to worth all the pain and suffering we go through just to see the smile on Jesus face when he says Well done my good and faithful servant enter in to the joy of the Lord. 💐
Dear Joni, we've followed your walk with the Lord since your days with Rev. Graham. And as the pain of your condition has tried to defeat you, we have been observers of your witness to the Lord, and it has been an inspiration for us to persevere in our lesser battles with chronic pain. Thank you, Joni, for your ministry and for your role model of forbearance. You probably have heard it before, but we'll say it again: "If Joni can endure her pain with God's eye upon her and his shadow ever above her lovely head, we can endure, too.
One of the most enduring messengers I see. Thank you Joni for never giving up and delivering the messages you deliver from the ever most graceful. Amen
Thank you Joni, with all my heart ❤️ thank you 🙏 I have been in serious hip pain. My disability seemed so much more manageable before this happened. Jesus is my strength in my weakness.
I know you rest in God to make it through each hour!!!! You are such an example for others of us who are suffering. We partake in Christ's sufferings if we are in this category! it certainly is not easy!!! I have had the very hard kind of Lupus for well, God only knows how long, but it took a long time to diagnose--but 36 years of it being diagnosed and then it has attacked viciously!!!! My GI Tract has been paralyzed and that is not an easy thing !!!!!! IV nutrition with life threatening infections--pneumonia and other infections--God intervened more than 20 times in 3 years to save my life in order that I could live to raise my 2 sons. Their dad was out of the picture long before the Lupus got that bad!!! Thank God for child support!!! Mostly I thank him for my Christ devoted parents who helped and loved more than anyone on this earth ever could--I know you know!!!! Yes, the pain at time you think will kill you!!! I am 61 now and my back has had so many fractures and has severe scoliosis. I feel it moving all the time. My bones are at the point that you can literally see through them on the x-rays. I have a terrible time with the Calcium Replacement Drugs. God is in control and I have total trust in Him!!!! I do not know how anyone who is not His makes it through one minute!!!! I often just sit and cry because of the pain--even though I know God has it under His control and He knows what is best in His plan----one day I will not be ill and not be in pain and will be able to eat again!!!!!! Praise to Jesus' holy name!!!!!
Betsy, thank you for sharing your heartfelt story with us! Please feel free to reach out and email us at response@joniandfriends.org for prayer, resources and support!
Thank You for these most encouraging words, Joni, as it is PERFECT timing💖:) I am dealing with terrible leg pains from ongoing Lupus and has seemed particularly unbearable this past couple of weeks:( YET, praising our Lord Jesus Christ is what we can ALL do to keep our eyes focused on HIS comfort, grace and ultimate healing...one day FOREVER🙏❣!!
Hi Joni. I thank God for you and this video. I am going through severe pain as I watched your video, but found a lot of comfort in your encouraging words. God bless!
It's now 2021 and someone on Facebook linked this video. It meant a lot. If anyone from Joni's ministry sees this, please know that this was extremely helpful and valuable. So God is giving meaning to Joni's pain by allowing her to minister to others in pain by showing such fortitude and trust in God.
🙌🏼 Praise thru the pain! Soon it will be over and we will be overwhelmed with His glory always. Love you Joni! Thank you for your encouragement! Bless her Lord! Surround her with comfort and peace 🙏🏼
Just tuned in to this. Was going thru extreme osteoarthritis knee pain today. I need to clean up for Section 8 inspection soon and was so distressed as I can't bend my knee without screaming in pain. Then I heard Joni sing this hymn, it was just in time ! I have some peace now. I still have the pain, but the Peace of Jesus is a Blessing !
Thank you Joni for the beautiful song to serve as a reminder to always turn to Jesus as chronic pain once again appears in my recently injured lower back. I always try to call to mind ..... if Jesus suffered for me, I need to be willing to suffer awhile for Him. Often the pain miraculously subsides, and I begin to feel His comforting touch.
I love what you said in this video! I completely agree with it! Some of my recent pain is mental due to stress. I pray to God for guidance when I have those moments and when I do I see a path in my mind and know that its him showing me the way to success and happiness. Oh and i am disabled with Spina Bifida so use a wheelchair. God Bless you Joni x
I dealt with plantar fasciitis for 23 years. I know chronic pain, it has dissapated for now and I've been dx w mitochondrial disease, which is a walk in the park compared w PF God dress things that we cannot explain or understand. Thank you for being there always Joni. I recently read your joni and Ken your love story with Ken. Such a greAt read.
I'm always in chronic pain. Some days are worst then others. I just saw your video now and it was encouragement to me thank you. sending warm hugs to you Joni and everyone there in Jesus Christ wonderful name Amen, Amen. Have a blessed day with Jesus.
Oh me to Joni, lots of pain this past weekend but the Lord is some how helping me. I love your videos they are teaching me to deal with pain and suffer for Jesus.
Thank you for your encouraging words and beautiful song! I needed that this morning. My spirit is willing but my body is weak and gives me lots of trouble. Praying for you!
Thank you, Joni. If there is someone on this earth who knows how to comfort in times of sorrow, it is you, dear Joni. May our LORD Jesus comfort you and strengthen you and Ken. I am praying for you and your ministry every day. With love from Berlin, Ruth.
Your faith in incredible, many times when I was in pain I cried out to remove the pain and he did ,he know how much my cup can be filled ,but you are amazing women with amazing faith god bless you
I am blessed to have this video Come up. I watched it a couple of years ago and it means more today. Thanks Joni!! Chronic pain is so difficult At times.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV
Thank you ! Dealing with pain,moving helps me. I cannot imagine all you endure dear lady. But you inspire me. I pray the Lords blessings on you this and everyday
Thank you Joni for being honest and sharing your struggles with us. With Christlike character you are encouraging, uplifting and inspiring. I am grateful to be able to hear your testimony and way you have surrendered your life to do Jesus' work here on earth.
Don’t love chronic pain yes - as can rob me of Joy... that song is lovely “....source of grace - transforming power ever lift thy face upon - keep me trust resting ... “ I love too your affirmation that thou we May not encounter healing (for the disease, pain or illness) we can encounter the healer - our ever present help- Amen
Joni, I live on the East Coast and often at 11 and/or when I often wake up early mornings, I pray especially for your sleep and for the pain to stay at bay.
Thank you so much Joni,you have greatly encouraged me,sometimes my arthritis keeps me awake at night and I know I should focus on Jesus much more like you do,I needed to here your message God Bless You Amen
Beautiful Joni! God bless you sister. My heart breaks for you in your physical suffering. Love you sister! Thank you for showing such courage and sharing with us.❤️
Thank you 💕 my beloved sister Joni... you always have counseling... godly counseling to give and a heart ❤ for Jesus... one more thing my dear Joni you tell as it is... keep it on my dear sister... thank you, thank you ☝️🙏❤️😊
Thank you Joni you are such an example of Gods grace and kindness and honesty. Praying for you and your husband Ken. Much sisterly love from the Netherlands
This wheel chair does NOT define me I am the daughter of the 1 true KING , Jesus !😇🤗Thank U ,Joni , I love all your message and I pray that Ur ministry continues to flourish .❤🔥ALL glory & honor b 2 our LORD ,JESUS Christ ,Sister . 💥I 'm sorry , I used to donate quite a lot (2 Joni and friends)but now I can't , maybe , someday Jesus will provide , again . SO sorry .Lovely hymn , what is the name ,please .Pray 4 me ,please
Blossom, Joni appreciates your prayers that God would pour out his grace upon her for healing. And should God choose to heal her, she would indeed welcome it! Yet, God often seems far more concerned with spiritual healing than he is with physical healing. He paid an enormous price so our broken relationship with him might be healed. Now, when people ask Joni if they can pray for her healing, she will often respond, “Yes, will you pray that God will heal me from my stiff-necked pride?” So, thank you for praying for Joni to be healed, but please also pray for her to have endurance and joy as she continues to seek after the Lord and serve him here at Joni and Friends.
Me to I suffer pain 24 7 as well as panic attacks and agoraphobia and ptsd... so not being able to do hardly anything especially physically..... my insurance wont pay for a scooter or electric wheel chair and I'm on permanent disability physically as well so I just cant do much at all bless u
