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There are seasons when suffering feels isolating.

Chronic illness can quiet your world.

Grief can make everything feel heavier than it once did.

And sometimes, even faith can feel fragile.

In this episode of Joy in Suffering, Melissa shares a gentle reminder for anyone walking through a hard season:

You are not alone.

Through Scripture, personal reflection, and honest encouragement, this episode creates space to remember that God is near—even when He feels quiet—and that your story is not being lived unseen.

Word of the Month:

Perspective

God doesn’t always change our circumstances, but He can gently change how we see them.

Scripture for the Season:

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

and saves the crushed in spirit.”

— Psalm 34:18

Song for the Season:

Flowers — Samantha Ebert

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g8u9J3J3pA

Featured Resource (Quiz + Bundle):

What Is God Growing in Your Life Right Now? — Finding Joy Where You’re Planted

https://jenniferthayerknight.com/seeds-of-faith-bundle/

If this episode resonated with you, this short, gentle quiz is designed to help you reflect on where you are right now and what God may be growing in your life—even in a hard season.

This is part of the Seeds of Faith Bundle, includes 23 additional free faith-based resources created to encourage you in whatever season you’re in now.

Inside the bundle, you’ll find:

• Bible study tools
• Devotionals
• Encouragement for chronic illness, grief, and difficult seasons
• Healing resources and more

You can access the full bundle through the link above.

Featured Resource-”Even the Ashes Bloom”

This resource was mentioned in today’s episode and may encourage you if you’re walking through a similar season.

“Even the Ashes Bloom” — Sarah S. Brown

Get the book: https://a.co/d/01moai5D

Connect with Sarah:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsarahsbrown/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorsarahsbrown

Website: https://sarahsbrown.com/

Key Takeaways:

You are not alone in your suffering

God is near to you even when He feels quiet

You can feel alone and still not be abandoned

Growth can still be happening in unseen places

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