Be Still My Soul: Embracing God's Purpose and Provision in Suffering

Since the beginning of humanity, the question of suffering—why it happens and how God works in it—has existed. What are you doing, God? Why is this happening? Where are you? These questions fill our thoughts when we experience deep pain and tragedy. Having lost two young children who suffered from a rare and incurable disease, editor Nancy Guthrie has put together this helpful collection of short readings exploring the question of suffering. This anthology includes essays from both classic and contemporary theologians, Bible teachers, and missionaries such as John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, John Piper, Corrie ten Boom, Joni Eareckson Tada, and Helen Roseveare. Each entry expounds on a Bible verse, leading readers to see and be comforted by God's perspective, purpose, and provision in suffering.

Publisher: Crossway
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781433511851

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Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshops for Women. She is the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast from the Gospel Coalition and the author of numerous books, including Even Better than Eden and Saints and Scoundrels in the Story of Jesus. She and her husband are cohosts of the GriefShare video series and lead Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child.

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This was a great read. Even though I don't consider myself to be going through any particular difficult trials, I got so much encouragement from this book about being content with whatever God gives me. The way Elisabeth Elliot wrote this book made me feel like I was sitting down for coffee, being mentored by her, every time I picked it up. The main topics are about contentment, acceptance, peace, and learning to trust and be thankful for any situation God gives us, and to remember He is sovereign over every little detail. One of my favorite quotes from this book is: "God never allows anything to happen to us, that isn't also for us." I've already bought an extra copy for a friend, and recommended it to others! amanda jordan