“Thank you, Jesus!” was the cry that an old friend of mine would shout when he smashed his thumb with a hammer. I found the practice a bit odd, but he explained to me that, while the moment was quite painful, it was a reminder to himself of who he was in God’s presence. While there might not be joy found from suffering, he knew Jesus provides joy through suffering. Today, Pastor Terry teaches that the attitude we take toward suffering can greatly impact how we experience and react to the hardships of life.
