When God blesses, he is often extravagant! When he called Kempton Turner to Bethlehem, he called Caryn Turner as well. This brother and sister in Jesus live the command to ‘encourage one another every day’ in how they speak, write, parent and give of themselves to tell the world about Jesus.
Caryn prepared this devotion for the mothers of children with disabilities last week. God is glorified when he is made much of in all circumstances!
Evidence of God’s Grace in Affliction (presented by Caryn Turner on Tuesday, October 13)
“I can’t do that!”, “What are they thinking?”, “Don’t they know what I go through?”
“My life is hard enough!”, “How can I serve others with a child like this?”
I’ve said all of these statements before. I’m sure I’m not alone. Many times parents of children with special needs feel that their circumstances or afflictions give them a valid excuse from doing many things. Logically speaking, they’re right! Families affected by disability tend to have less time and energy to do anything extra besides caring for the immediate needs of their family. However, whether your trials and afflictions are pertaining to disability or not, the Bible says that all believers will be afflicted in some way. Psalm 34:19 says, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all.” So, as we wait & hope for Christ’s deliverance, how are we to live? How can we serve others and glorify God in our afflictions? (more…)
The Works of God 