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Suffering is Never For Nothing

"Suffering is Never For Nothing"
By Elisabeth Elliot


I always jump at the opportunity to request an Elisabeth Elliot book, she has been a huge inspiration in my Christian walk and remains my favorite author. This short little book (approx. 110 pages) is a series of talks Mrs. Elliot gave years ago before her passing. Her messages were meshed together and edited to be printed in book form so naturally, her voice is different in this one. 

There are many Christian books on the subject of suffering and pain but none has as much Biblical wisdom as this one in  just100 pages! Coming from a life riddled with so much pain after losing 2 husbands and suffering health issues, Elisabeth learned and gained so much wisdom through her pain. She shares that valuable wisdom with you in this book. As a young adult myself, reading through her book is like having a conversation with a wise and godly grandmother (at least that's how I feel). 

Even though I'm not currently going through anything major, I still felt very comforted and challenged. Her words have made me ponder hard and convicted me about the way I have handled pain in the past. I feel a little more prepared for whenever hard times come. 

This makes for a great gift for someone who is going through difficult times. I highly recommend! 

I received a copy of this book from B&H in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are entirely my own. 

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