I cherish the thought that one day, this beautiful sister will stand painfree before her LORD and have incredible joy and realize it was all worth it. I admire her faith greatly
Joni,🤗. You'll probably never realize just how many,many people you've blessed,and given courage through you're testimony, and using the scriptures from the risen Saviour to say .. It's Worth it all to keep going and cross that finish line to Glory. Thanks,my sister in Christ JESUS. Hallelujah. It is worth it. praise YESHUA.❤❤
"God can empower anyone to rise above their circumstances." I am 65, but I finally am experiencing the absolute truth of her words. Do we want Him enough? The presence of Jesus and the guidance of the Spirit over all others and all else in life. If we submit, we will experience the amazing wholeness that rises above the worst that life can throw at us. No one or nothing else in life will do that for us.
Joni I wanted to tell you that I think of you a lot. With my back pain which is nothing compared to your pain, Joni, I say to myself O Lord remember Joni. My pain is NOTHING. You’re my example especially when I see you singing in the middle of it. I’m almost exactly your age. I received my Savior in 1967. I was 17 in Egypt. Thank God for His work on and in you Joni. What a crown waiting for you. You’ve blessed millions of people. Thank you so much. I love you. I tell my friends about you I will send them this video so they see the beauty of Christ in your suffering.
You make me smile because I got out of prison in February and was a battered woman in my past…..I am a blood washed child of the most high God! The one and only true God! I feel your peace. I trust the Holy Spirit to lead me every minute of everyday. Love you sister. We are almost home.
I've had a rare illness for 22 years that has limited me greatly. I was athletic, had a great career, traveled, etc., and the illness took all of that away from me. In 2017 I turned a corner with my illness. I had to quit my job (all I did was work, come home, sleep and go back to work. I did that for many years). I quit because I no longer could do my job. Since then, I've been turned away by the church, lost all my "friends" and spend my days alone. I pray with a woman in a different state. I haven't seen anyone I know in over a year. I've never felt so alone. Now I'm in the process of possibility losing my disability benefits. I've never been so terrified in my life. I feel abandoned by everyone. I know God is with me and He has provided for me all this time. I'm trusting He will come through for me again. I'm a shell of the person I once was.
Oh Friend, our hearts go out to you as you've experienced so much loss and hardship over the years. Although we don't know all that you're going through, please know we do care and we'd love the opportunity to share a few words of encouragement with you. We invite you to connect with our Response Team for spiritual encouragement and prayer. They can be reached at response@joniandfriends.org. We hope to hear from you. And in the meantime, we want to leave you with this encouraging word from Joni, “You and I may indeed find ourselves overwhelmed at times-at the end of our rope and beyond. But we will never fall farther than the palm of His hand. And where he has called us, His grace will sustain us” (inspired by 1 Corinthians 10:13).
As I sit here I pain from a heart condition , I so understand your situation. Sometimes it can be so hard BUT God always shows up. No matter how dark it gets His light will shine through and show you the way. I want you to know that God knows your pain and loves you so much. He will intervene, bless, and walk with you. Jesus please send your Holy Spirit to give comfort.
I heard her testimony long ago and it greatly encouraged me. When I was 15 months old I suffered a severe reaction to medication. I was previously a happy toddler who was communicative…after that I said no words, couldn’t walk correctly and had seizures. My parents took me to different doctors they all said the same thing: put me in an institution and let me die…my life wasn’t worth it. My mother especially cried and she prayed 3 things 1) if I was never to walk, speak or live a “normal” life that I would at least be born again and saved; putting my faith in JC. 2) that I would sing his praises and God would put in my heart a love to worship and praise his name. 3) I would tell others what Christ has done and encourage others. It wasn’t an easy road but God heard my mothers prayers and the prayers of many others. I walk just fine, communicate just fine and I love to praise the Lord. I’m now married and have two young children. Although what happened to me was painful and it was a difficult road, God used it all for my good and I can tell you we do serve a mighty God who hears and answers prayers. Christians are called to suffer in this life but we have a Heavenly Father who is with us every step of the way. He is the anchor that holds in spite of the storm. Whatever trial you are facing know you arent alone Christ has been with you will be with you and will continue to be with you until he ushers you into his presence. It will all be worth it once we see Jesus
I can hear the Lord saying, "See my servant Joni, how she's remained faithful through intense suffering." A sweet perfume comes from the crushing experiences we have when we hold onto the Lord that blesses all around us. Thank you for your faithful witness, dear Joni. I've been encouraged by your story, your testimonies, since I was a teenager. It's good to see you holding onto Jesus and the Lord holding you close as you finish the race set before you.
I deal with Multiple Sclerosis and Jesus keeps me pressing on.God has used Joni throughout the years to inspire me and others all around the world.God is so good!
I've never cried at a video so much or resonated with all said. I have stage 4 cancer and yet I've never loved the Lord more, felt closer to Him nor had such inner joy. I now understand James 1 consider it pure joy!
Wow..what a witness you must be to many. I know these are big sufferings but the scriptures says they are our light afflictions for now in comparison to the weight of glory you & Joni & many others who suffer..will receive. God bless you & help you in your hour of need..May you even live on '& declare the goodness of God'.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. From James chapter 1
oh your prayer as a teen Joni, wow. I prayed the Lord to grow my faith and the next month found out I was expecting a baby, which a month later went home to be with Him through miscarriage. It was an answer to that prayer, it grew my faith, through pain. I am SO thankful for you and for your life Joni, how often you have spoken to my heart, your vulnerability is beautiful. I cant wait to hug you in heaven my dear sister in Jesus.
Been caregiving for Dad with stroke mom with Alzheimer for over a year..my parents lives in my lap at 65 years....the stress overcomes....Joni is right that you find out what's inside you It helps to listen to someone else in far greater trials Love you Joni
The pain, the unending, debilitating pain, relentless and never-ending is enough to grind you to dust. I pray He will always use our praise in pain to glorify his name.
As a former care-giver to my wife who is Home with our Jesus it's very hard to watch the pain / suffering but He was there with us - yes this season drew us so much closer together & to our Loving Savior - thank you Joni for you honest testimony
Pippa, I'm so sorry for your loneliness. This world is not easy. We always have God he will never leave us or forsake us. Is there a way for you to get involved in volunteering or something like that? I don't know your situation, I hope you can find a way. I care about you. I hope things get better.
I can be your friend Pippa. I do Not suffer with loneliness but I do Know what "aloneness" can feel like in a crowd. I Know Pippa we can bring our brokeness and loneliness, pain and sadness to Jesus in prayer.. We still go through tough times but we are given an Inner strength to hold on, have Hope and to Know the strength God gives.
In spite of your pain and suffering, Joni, you are strong in the love of God. We love you as believers in the body of Christ. We weep with those who weep; we rejoice with those who rejoice.
Oh Anna, thank you for sharing this with us. Our hearts are with you as you've battled depression for so long. Our prayer is that the joy of the Lord would overtake you. If you ever feel like you'd like to share more, please reach out to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. They'd love to encourage your further in the Lord and pray with you! Here's a short reminder from Joni on how to fight depression when it's knocking at the door: ua-cam.com/video/PGsphyRgiLw/v-deo.html Or, this reminder on praying yourself out of depression: www.joniandfriends.org/depression-and-prayer/ Or, how to make every effort to battle depression: www.joniandfriends.org/every-effort-to-battle-depression/ We hope that you find these helpful, Anna! Jesus loves you and so do we! We're here for you if you need us. Shoot us an email at the address above. Take joy, Stephanie
Thank you, Joni, for this beautiful and touching message. I live with chronic pain since decades. No medication and therapy whatsoever brought relief. It's only gotten worse during the passing years. I could never have done it without Jesus. Lots of love and blessings from Germany.❤
Angela, I'm sorry for your suffering. A verse I lean on is from Ps. 119, "great peace have those who love your law, nothing causes them to stumble." I'm sure you could share volumes about things you have discovered about God's love. hugs and respect
Oh how I relate to you Joni, my sister in Christ. The sharing of your stories and your singing of your songs. Your story of trying to play your guitar and having to accept that you no longer can and probably will never play again not in this life. I also had to accept that I probably would not ever play my trumpet again in this life. I have followed your life ever since the early to mid 80's. For going on 8 years now I have suffered with a severe case of CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. I had to leave my home 2 years ago to a nursing home. My disease had spread over most of my body causing lymphadema in both legs and feet. 2 years ago the CRPS flared up from over doing some physical therapy causing my body to swell up with 90 extra pounds of edema. I still am in the nursing home where I get high doses of pain killers and my legs are wrapped and taken care of by a special trained wound care nurse 4 times weekly. Like you I prayed to our God to make me more like His son Jesus and if that meant the spreading of this disease with no help in sight then so be it. I was 58 when I came down with this and had met the woman that we would plan to be married just 8 months before I came down with this awful malady. We Loved each other so much. I Love your songs especially Alone But Not Alone. I have come so close to Jesus. I have lost so much but I have the promises of Jesus to give me strength that our suffering in this life is nothing compared to the rewards Jesus will bless us with and I believe what the Holy scriptures say. I have wanted to meet you so much. I used to listen to you on the Bott radio station here in St.Louis in the 1980's. I had my own heating and cooling business and kept the radio going back in my shop listening to your show and other Bible teachers that I liked. I never dreamed I would come down with the most painful disease known. I look forward to meeting you in God's Heaven. I would like us to play a song together a hymn, me on trumpet and you singing and playing guitar or piano. I've been up all night listening to music, mostly hymns. I praise the holy name of Jesus. I have been hanging onto His neck so tightly but more importantly He has been hanging onto me. I know that He will not let go of me. God's holy blessings to you Joni. Thank you so much. Till we meet some day. Your brother in Christ, Tony.
Brother Tony, have you heard of Dr. Katinka at the Spero Clinic in Fayetteville, Arkansas? She treats the condition you're describing, with AMAZING results! She has a UA-cam channel, and I believe that she's accepting new patients. Maybe she can help you also...? Praying for you...
I'm so sorry for your pain and suffering, but so thankful for your faith in God and leaning on Him. You are very wise. May God continue to provide and to comfort you, especially with lovely, authentic believers like Joni.❤
Suffering from depression for most of my life Joni you are helping & have helped me for many years to use the word of God & presence of Jesus. It’s the only way I can get through it. Praise Jesus. Thank you so much for your ministry & God bless you & yours richly.
For many years I have prayed that you would jump out of bed some morning and fix breakfast for your husband. In Jesus name.. I will continue to pray that way. God bless you and him. And I will pray for/against your pain, dear soul..
I just love joni Erikson Tada!' She truly is a humble woman of God! May her reward in Heaven be great beyond compare! This message was so deeply Heartfelt...
Joni, you are so beautiful inside and out and you use your pain for Jesus’s glory. I’ve lived through stage 3 non hodgekins lymphoma and now 14 years later I suffer from chronic pain. But at least I can walk, albeit with an elbow crutch but you not being able to walk and care for yourself is so much more than anyone could bare. God bless you Joni for blessing others with your testimony. As Job said, though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him. ❤️🌷🙏🏼🦋🙌🏻🕊️
To this day it still torments my mind what my sister went through. At a year old she came down with spinal meningitis. By 2 she was crippled from the neck down unable to walk/talk and had to be fed through a tube. The only communication she had was her radiant smile. She was bedridden until she died at age 18. I was 16 when she died. I miss her greatly but another part of me is glad she doesn’t have to suffer anymore. If she hurt anywhere she wasn’t able to communicate it. If she had a itch she could not reach it or tell anyone. The same year she went in a hospital I was born where she spent her whole life. Me & my mom was not able to form a bond because she turned to alcohol to numb the pain. I had a difficult childhood but I am able to handle it because nothing in my life could ever compare to her suffering….. God bless you all and NEVER give up ❤
I noticed that people that go through intense pain/trials for a long time really know Jesus in a very close way. And isn’t that the best gift to obtain. To be dependent on the Lord in that way gives so much peace. Because Jesus is everything and brings joy even through the trials. Jesus you are so good.
Joni I know how you feel. I broke my back and neck as a child because of a fall. I had no feeling in my body until I had surgery. I was on about 5 years old. God brought me though all that and I am still alive today because of him! Praise God that he is with us all of his giving us love and strength to go through our hardships in life 💕🙏💕
I was drawn back to this video while in prayer with the lord today. Healing from my Lumpectomy from breast cancer and a few other challenges I had to get on my knees, in all my weakness, and pray. Lord I surrender I can’t do anything without you. Please help me, I trust you and I know you love me! ❤ be encouraged God is right there holding your hand.
Thank you Joni. You are a blessing to us. ❤️ You are right! It is not about us, but about what Jesus did on the cross for us! ❤At work today I experienced lower back pain. So I asked to come home early. Now I am watching this video, and I am encourage with your testimonies. 🙏🔥My pain is nothing compares to what you goes through every day. I asked Jesus for forgiveness. Bless you my sister Joni. ❤➕🙏
Dear Joni, I have dealt with anxiety on almost a daily basis for more than 30 years when I was diagnosed with schizophrenia but I am free from it now for more than 7 years due to an intervention of God. Knowing that God works in mysterious ways, I have not forgotten how your books and songs have helped me in those dark years of dark depression, giving me hope and courage to keep on going. Now I am working as a Bible teacher in a small church for more than 7 years after being released from the symptoms of schizophrenia. Each day I live, I now can enjoy living it to the full for Jesus. Praise the LORD! Brother San ( from the Netherlands )
Wow. This was so raw. Thank you Joni, for being so honest & willing to tell people how God has used your pain to draw closer to your Savior. You have inspired me throughout the years & helped to a lot see God’s perspective on my life.
I have been so blessed by what I hear from you, Joni. I have read your books, I have listened to your music, I have visited your headquarters, I have attended and volunteered at your summer camp. But hearing you share sweeps into my soul and strengthens me as a Christian woman. I thank God for what He does through you. And I rejoice that you are a part of my journey as a Christian. God bless you always Dear sister in Christ. I thank God for you.
Dear Joni, I am truly truly looking forward to meeting you and having some quality time with you one day. I have a feeling this will more likely be in Heaven but it makes me look forward to Heaven all the more ❤. Our Lord Jesus truly is such a wonderful saviour isn't he. With much love, Miriam x
Miriam..He is indeed a wonderful Saviour. Time is short before His appearing for the Church/His Bride-1 Thesselonians 4:12-18. Meanwhile we press on for the reward of the upward calling in Christ our Lord. Let Him have all of you as I want to give my all to Him. I heard what Joni said..she'd rather be in that chair & have Christ as she now knows Him, than to be on her feet but not have Him in her life. This video of Joni really touched me..showing herself so vulnerable yet intentional in her abiding with Christ..just her tenacity to keep on keeping on. She is inspiring us all on! "My paralysis is about knowing Jesus better". I like also:"heart..you are not going to go down that grim, dark road to depression. You have been there one, two, many times & its going to rip you apart..I got to be constantly driving it..to calvary every morning...go find Jesus-Hes the only One who will satisfy". Wow-pulling down those strongholds. And her beautiful husband beside her..being Jesus in the flesh to her. How lovely to see.
Beautiful Joni..you are a wonderful witness of a devoted heart for Jesus. How courageously you've endured. I am not enduring well at my 67 years with full body movement. Oh Joni..i see you will have a huge weight of glory to come.
Dearest Joni, you have remained such s blessing to so many Christians, and especially me! I rememeber how blessed I was when I first read your autobiography almost 20 years ago. Thank you remaining so faithful to our Lord Jesus! I can't wait for the day when we are in heaven, and I witness how God will pour blessings upon you for remaing so faithful and true to Him despite your sufferings here. Our Lord and King is so worthy of adoration. Ofcourse, that's hard to explain to an evil and blind world. But at least for those who've been awakened and redeemed by God's grace can comfort each other knowing that infinite love, joy, peace, and comfort are awaiting us when we finally enter His kingdom. God bless and keep you Joni and your husband, And please keep up your ministry to reach the forgotten and suffering.
Jesus 🙏ist your king in your heard❤ the holy Spirit give you the strength 💪to life in hopeness and God's Love only, ❤. We'll sea us in heaven, forever in love❤, peace, happy ness and Thanksgiving for all he has done in broken😢 life! 😮God ist good all time😊all time God ist good❤🎉😊Amen🙏😇
I don't comment on videos, I just watch them. But the words you speak are true & I'm blessed by your sweetness before God. This battle is daily so I thank him for brothers & sisters in the trenches with me, who are calling God faithful & good. And for the hope of heaven before us!
And that's what keeps us going g -- the hope we have in Jesus where all our pain & sorrow will end and there will be joy forever more according to Psalm 16:11 & Roman's 8:18.
Thankyou for letting us see beyond your beautiful face and to understand a little of what Jesus has done in your heart amidst the pain and suffering. God bless and keep you Joni.💕
She is such an inspiration. I read her book back in the 70s when I was home from school due to being sick. My mom thought I'd like it. I was an unbeliever at the time, but her story always stayed with me as an authentic Christian witness. She is one of the most committed and doctrinally sound believers I've ever come across. I've been through cancer four times and am suffering physically and mentally (depression/anxiety) from all the treatments. Her story is a great reminder to me to persevere.
You were meant to read her book then..maybe it helped prepare you. I understand how you must be feeling..I know what anxiety & panic attacks are all about..then continual fatigue either breathlessness. I encourage you to look up, your Redemption draws nigh. Listen for the trumpet sound of 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18. Jesus will appear in the clouds soon to take His church to be with Him and join Him for the next step of His plan for us..the wedding feast. He will take us out from the wrath to come..so you keep trusting with your eyes steadfast on Him..reading the word daily..or listening. And sing even when you don't feel like it..a sacrifice of praise..it's power! And..ask your focus for Lorazapam 1mg to take the edge off..maybe 2 times a day if needed..then cut down to half..yoyo between the doses so you don't get wanting more as they think people do get easily addicted. You sound like you need a break. I know whatvim talking about coz I did have them for a couple of years! Up down, up down..then slowly slowly I feel they are the safest even though they'll say it's addictive. It only stays in the system 4 hrs & half to one mg is not much and anyway..its easy to stop taking them. May the Lord guide & bless you.
Dear Joni, Jesus’ Love for you is evident in your love and faithfulness to Him. There is no doubt in my mind that your suffering and response has been a life-changing testimony for thousands. I love the hymns: Abide with me, Be still my soul and others that mirror your life of steadfast faith in Jesus. He is coming very soon and we will all be whole again- What a day that will be, when our Jesus we shall see/what a day, glorious day that will be!!!👑❤️🙏🏻
Thank you precious Lord for blessing this world with Joni what a inspiration she has been and will continue to be. Thank you Lord Jesus for making her a vessel to be used for your glory.
Yes, Joni...Jesus walks with us, carries us at times thru every trial and tribulation that we encounter. Thank you for being a torch bearer ...a reminder that God is greater than any pain, any obstacle in our lives❤. I, too look forward to rejoicing with you in eternity before God's throne of unending grace, mercy and love. Someday heaven👏
WOW. It’s 4:10 in the morning and I can relate about the pain and not being able to stay asleep. I started3 years ago when waking I would start praying with those video of prayers on my Ipad and this morning your video came up. I needed that testimony . Thank you. I was so negative this morning and having so much pain when I got up to go to BR , WHEN I came back to bed and I listened to you , I got encouragement. God was hearing my prayer to help me deal with this situation and pain. Your testimony was what I needed to hear. I’m 82 yeers old and it’s hard getting old . falling not able to do all the things I used to do, it’s hard, PAIN . Suffering and realizing our Lord suffered and died on the cross because He loved us!
Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart To the Lord. Ephesians 5:19 🕊💗Amen 🙏🎶🎶 Thank you, Joni, for your pure testimony from the heart; for sharing your pain and agony and endurance --in your desire for a closer intimacy with Jesus our Savior And Lord. I love The Hymnals and am familiar with many of them, growing up in The Local Church over many decades. As I talk with my Lord throughout the day, Hymns just enter my spirit and I Sing! "Oh! The Joy that floods my soul!" Something HAPPENS! Amen
Joni, Whenever I am tempted to complain about my life and any state that I am in that isn’t comfortable, I need to think of you in your life and what you have endured. Praise Jesus that he has kept you around to keep the rest of us in line and thanking Jesus for what he deserves and giving us anything at all. God bless you sweet sister!❤
Thank you Joni I am not in a wheelchair, you are inspiring. I do live with chronic pain/fibromyalgia/FND it is isolating at times, however I know Jesus to be close and he never leaves me nor will he forsake me. I am so grateful to know Jesus. Thanks again. Cathie.
Thank you Lord for turning all things for our good. Thank you for your beautiful testimony. Jesus truly loves us so much that he laid down his life for us. It’s his kindness that leads us to repentance.
Joni, thank you for your witness and saying that unconditional Yes to Jesus. I added your name to the list on my bathroom mirror of people I need God to pay attention to. Love and hugs, my sister!
Thank you Joni for leading us to Jesus through our suffering. I am greatful for your God centered encouragement. Being just 3.5yrs out from my CVA, my loss is greater than most can identify with. I know you can. Thank you for sharing your heart.
This morning God placed a heavy burden to pray specially for you. Don't know the reason but, Joni, you are on my heart, in prayers , this whole day. We love you, praise God for your ministry more than words can express.🙏📖🎶😘
I have found so much encouragement from Joni over the years. So many times I have been driven to my knees in prayer. To say I'm grateful for Jesus is an understatement. Maybe some people are just born tough and don't need anyone to get through life, but that's not me. I need Him every moment of every day.
When I was a teenager I read Joni's first book - and I prayed LORD HELP JONI. I am now 65 - and I pray LORD HELP JONI. One day you will know how many people The Lord JESUS has touched through YOU.
Joni you are so kind to share your heart, the beauty of hymns, and how much we need Jesus in every thing we do! Thanks for sharing! Looking for Jesus coming back soon!!
Joni broke her neck several years after I accepted Jesus as my Savior. She and I were about the same age, with the same interests. Over the last 60 years I've been blessed by her testimony and her view on suffering and heaven. She is an inspiration. I heard her say "Suffering is a splash over of hell." When asked "what is heaven" , she said, ""Its finding Jesus in a splash-over of hell." Blessings to you, Joni.
Thank you Lord for Joni and her testimony in suffering. Her testimony has made all the difference in my faith walk in seeing and knowing that God is truly near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. I witnessed the same transformation in my daughter who battled ALL for 4 years and died at age 17. After a brief struggle with her faith in God's goodness, she radiated His love and nearness. I got the privilege to witness it in our journey in this path of Shayne's suffering. May I never stray from His intimacy in my life whatever trials or physical suffering may come before I return to Him. Thank you Joni for this vulnerable video this many years later in your life.
I just got your book as a belated Mother’s Day gift, from my eldest daughter and it is so beautiful. I’ve had ME/CFS for 17 years (am almost 73!) and 2 1/2 years ago got chronic pain in my hips and one buttock. Organically nothing is wrong and 3 months ago I found I had neuroplastic pain, my brain giving the wrong message. There are ways to retire the brain,but it still takes up to 1 year. I hope with all my heart Jesus comes this year still. Cannot wait to sing with all the saints. Guess we will have one ew language? And to meet you! You haven been a beacon forme for many years! God bless you dear Joni! From New Zealand.
Joni Eareckson Tada, you are and always have been a mighty, mighty sister in Christ Jesus. What a beautiful daughter of The Most High God. Thank you🔥🔥🔥
This short video brought tears to my eyes. No matter how many times we have heard of her story, no matter how often I shared about her and quoted her words in my books and talks, she just continues to inspire me. Here she reflects on suffering and pain, on hymns and singing, on growing old and experiencing the sweetness of Jesus. God bless you, Joni!❤️
Joni you are such a beautiful encouragement I'm not a paraplegic but I did have my left foot amputated even though I wear a prosthetic I live with a lot of pain I have severe back damage you always encourage me and are such a positive inspiration never give up to look to Christ to stand firm knowing he is in control and he loves us you're beautiful inside and out Joni may God continue to bless you I love you my sister in Christ blessings from Pennsylvania❤
Joni you always are such an inspiration and encourager to love our Lord. I am sorry that you are paralyzed so young, but that was the plan for you to make the Ministry you have. All to God's glory!☝🏼🙏♥️ God bless you Joni and I pray that other Leaders learn about your love, humillity, kindness, gentleness, love. 😮❤
The Lord led me here today to show me that He has allowed me to suffer to show me His suffering for me. I will never look at suffering the same way ever again. "It is good that I have been afflicted...." Psalm 119:71. Thank you Joni for sharing such a sweet testimony of God's grace, love, and mercy in your life.😊
You are a gift to our world thank you for being here on earth to inspire and lighten the darkness. Even when you do not see your light the world can see. I love you so much
I miss hymns. For some reason hymns aren't wanted in most churches anymore. I suppose it's because hymns mention many times about Israel, the stories of the Israelites in the first testament. A lot of churches don't like talking about the Israelites when we too act just like they did before we were saved from our sins. I pray one day churches will realize how much we need hymns. They are a powerful part of the good news of Jesus.
Hymns are great, but some modern worship songs and praise songs have really helped me battle sin issues. I love faster paced music and God knows it does help me! So, I think it just depends on the person and the church. I like both hymns and modern songs. If they glorify God and lead us deeper into our faith, then I think Jesus is honored by that.
Thankyou , Joni. For sharing your heart ❤️ in suffering . I have experienced the nearness of God in pain , severe post OP PAIN , after having all the pain medicine I could have , praying for God to relieve the terrible pain , It’s as if the Holy Spirit told me to sing to Him in Praise .. I put on Maranatha music and sang in my pain , a flood of JOY well ed up in my soul , the Lord was with me … I was able to go to sleep and in the morning that horrific pain had stopped … now that I have Rheumatoid arthritis , I’ve been thinking about chronic suffering . Let suffering do it perfect work , lean on on the Lord , His will is perfect .
Absolutely beutiful testimony, Oh How the Lord Loves us, even in the mist of our storms Hallejuah Glory to God. Joni your amazing Woman, such a inspirational woman. BLESS YOU IN JESUS NAME AMEN
What a wonderful video! Thank you for your commitment to Jesus during times of great suffering. The old hymns I learned as a child will sometimes reappear in my head without warning and bring great comfort. I am thankful the spirit reminds me of their importance.
Thank you Joni for your sharing. You re-awaken the deep parts of my soul and spirit with your testimony. I'm discovering how to rest deeplly in Him. It's all about Him. ❤
Thanks for putting into words, what many of our souls have struggled with, to understand, to accept. What an awesome God we serve. Lord hear my prayer, give Your daughter relief in this time of suffering. In the mighty name of Jesus, for His sake and glory. Amen
I cherish the thought that one day, this beautiful sister will stand painfree before her LORD and have incredible joy and realize it was all worth it. I admire her faith greatly
Beautifully said. Amen.
I will never look at these hymns, sing, or play them the same way again. Thanks sweet sister!
Joni,🤗. You'll probably never realize just how many,many people you've blessed,and given courage through you're testimony, and using the scriptures from the risen Saviour to say .. It's Worth it all to keep going and cross that finish line to Glory.
Thanks,my sister in Christ JESUS.
Hallelujah. It is worth it. praise YESHUA.❤❤
"God can empower anyone to rise above their circumstances." I am 65, but I finally am experiencing the absolute truth of her words. Do we want Him enough? The presence of Jesus and the guidance of the Spirit over all others and all else in life. If we submit, we will experience the amazing wholeness that rises above the worst that life can throw at us. No one or nothing else in life will do that for us.
I am able-bodied but I am suffering from depression. That is a terrible illness. Joni gives me a lot of hope in Christ. 😊
Only a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ can speak like this. No other religion will offer you this kind of peace!
Joni I wanted to tell you that I think of you a lot. With my back pain which is nothing compared to your pain, Joni, I say to myself O Lord remember Joni. My pain is NOTHING.
You’re my example especially when I see you singing in the middle of it. I’m almost exactly your age. I received my Savior in 1967. I was 17 in Egypt.
Thank God for His work on and in you Joni. What a crown waiting for you. You’ve blessed millions of people. Thank you so much. I love you. I tell my friends about you I will send them this video so they see the beauty of Christ in your suffering.
You make me smile because I got out of prison in February and was a battered woman in my past…..I am a blood washed child of the most high God! The one and only true God! I feel your peace. I trust the Holy Spirit to lead me every minute of everyday. Love you sister. We are almost home.
I’m so sorry for what you went through. I hope you know how valuable and precious and loved you are to Jesus. I mean that. ❤
I've had a rare illness for 22 years that has limited me greatly. I was athletic, had a great career, traveled, etc., and the illness took all of that away from me. In 2017 I turned a corner with my illness. I had to quit my job (all I did was work, come home, sleep and go back to work. I did that for many years). I quit because I no longer could do my job. Since then, I've been turned away by the church, lost all my "friends" and spend my days alone. I pray with a woman in a different state. I haven't seen anyone I know in over a year. I've never felt so alone. Now I'm in the process of possibility losing my disability benefits. I've never been so terrified in my life. I feel abandoned by everyone. I know God is with me and He has provided for me all this time. I'm trusting He will come through for me again. I'm a shell of the person I once was.
Yes I know that too
I'm here... will pray for you 🙏.
Oh Friend, our hearts go out to you as you've experienced so much loss and hardship over the years. Although we don't know all that you're going through, please know we do care and we'd love the opportunity to share a few words of encouragement with you. We invite you to connect with our Response Team for spiritual encouragement and prayer. They can be reached at response@joniandfriends.org. We hope to hear from you. And in the meantime, we want to leave you with this encouraging word from Joni, “You and I may indeed find ourselves overwhelmed at times-at the end of our rope and beyond. But we will never fall farther than the palm of His hand. And where he has called us, His grace will sustain us” (inspired by 1 Corinthians 10:13).
As I sit here I pain from a heart condition , I so understand your situation. Sometimes it can be so hard BUT God always shows up. No matter how dark it gets His light will shine through and show you the way. I want you to know that God knows your pain and loves you so much. He will intervene, bless, and walk with you. Jesus please send your Holy Spirit to give comfort.
I heard her testimony long ago and it greatly encouraged me. When I was 15 months old I suffered a severe reaction to medication. I was previously a happy toddler who was communicative…after that I said no words, couldn’t walk correctly and had seizures. My parents took me to different doctors they all said the same thing: put me in an institution and let me die…my life wasn’t worth it. My mother especially cried and she prayed 3 things 1) if I was never to walk, speak or live a “normal” life that I would at least be born again and saved; putting my faith in JC. 2) that I would sing his praises and God would put in my heart a love to worship and praise his name. 3) I would tell others what Christ has done and encourage others. It wasn’t an easy road but God heard my mothers prayers and the prayers of many others. I walk just fine, communicate just fine and I love to praise the Lord. I’m now married and have two young children. Although what happened to me was painful and it was a difficult road, God used it all for my good and I can tell you we do serve a mighty God who hears and answers prayers. Christians are called to suffer in this life but we have a Heavenly Father who is with us every step of the way. He is the anchor that holds in spite of the storm. Whatever trial you are facing know you arent alone Christ has been with you will be with you and will continue to be with you until he ushers you into his presence. It will all be worth it once we see Jesus
Amen n amen❤
He is Faithful , Amen
Such a beautiful testimony! So much love to you.
Let's pray for everyone...amen...
Your mom had the best hope and prayers a mom should want for her child. Praise The Lord!
I can hear the Lord saying, "See my servant Joni, how she's remained faithful through intense suffering." A sweet perfume comes from the crushing experiences we have when we hold onto the Lord that blesses all around us.
Thank you for your faithful witness, dear Joni. I've been encouraged by your story, your testimonies, since I was a teenager. It's good to see you holding onto Jesus and the Lord holding you close as you finish the race set before you.
I deal with Multiple Sclerosis and Jesus keeps me pressing on.God has used Joni throughout the years to inspire me and others all around the world.God is so good!
I've never cried at a video so much or resonated with all said. I have stage 4 cancer and yet I've never loved the Lord more, felt closer to Him nor had such inner joy. I now understand James 1 consider it pure joy!
Thank you for sharing your testimony, Jan.❤️
God bless you & strengthen you in the mighty name of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, amen.
Wow..what a witness you must be to many.
I know these are big sufferings but the scriptures says they are our light afflictions for now in comparison to the weight of glory you & Joni & many others who suffer..will receive.
God bless you & help you in your hour of need..May you even live on '& declare the goodness of God'.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. From James chapter 1
Lord I believe, help thou mine unbelief. Amen
I can't believe she's still alive. God is using her to touch people!
oh your prayer as a teen Joni, wow. I prayed the Lord to grow my faith and the next month found out I was expecting a baby, which a month later went home to be with Him through miscarriage. It was an answer to that prayer, it grew my faith, through pain. I am SO thankful for you and for your life Joni, how often you have spoken to my heart, your vulnerability is beautiful. I cant wait to hug you in heaven my dear sister in Jesus.
Been caregiving for Dad with stroke mom with Alzheimer for over a year..my parents lives in my lap at 65 years....the stress overcomes....Joni is right that you find out what's inside you
It helps to listen to someone else in far greater trials
Love you Joni
May Jesus continue to hold and strengthen you Joni!🙏🏼🕊🙏🏼💗🌈🙏🏼
The pain, the unending, debilitating pain, relentless and never-ending is enough to grind you to dust. I pray He will always use our praise in pain to glorify his name.
As a former care-giver to my wife who is Home with our Jesus it's very hard to watch the pain / suffering but He was there with us - yes this season drew us so much closer together & to our Loving Savior - thank you Joni for you honest testimony
Every Christian in America, with all the blessings they have, needs to watch this. Brought to tears. God bless you Joni. You will be rewarded.
I’ve never seen her speak so vulnerably. What a powerful message, that I needed today, feeling sorry for myself because my loneliness is excruciating
Praying for you sister🙏💕
Pippa, I'm so sorry for your loneliness. This world is not easy. We always have God he will never leave us or forsake us. Is there a way for you to get involved in volunteering or something like that? I don't know your situation, I hope you can find a way. I care about you. I hope things get better.
Yes : me too. Gods will is good acceptable & perfect. And it’s actually what we want, too.
Emmanuel, His name is called.
Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world.
Love from your Emmanuel
I can be your friend Pippa. I do Not suffer with loneliness but I do Know what "aloneness" can feel like in a crowd. I Know Pippa we can bring our brokeness and loneliness, pain and sadness to Jesus in prayer.. We still go through tough times but we are given an Inner strength to hold on, have Hope and to Know the strength God gives.
In spite of your pain and suffering, Joni, you are strong in the love of God. We love you as believers in the body of Christ. We weep with those who weep; we rejoice with those who rejoice.
Your story helps me in my constant, life-long battle with depression. I thank God for you and the courage He gives you to share your struggles.
Prayed for you and your depression! Blessings to you.
I pray i learn to suffer so gracefully as you.
Oh Anna, thank you for sharing this with us. Our hearts are with you as you've battled depression for so long. Our prayer is that the joy of the Lord would overtake you. If you ever feel like you'd like to share more, please reach out to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. They'd love to encourage your further in the Lord and pray with you!
Here's a short reminder from Joni on how to fight depression when it's knocking at the door:
ua-cam.com/video/PGsphyRgiLw/v-deo.html
Or, this reminder on praying yourself out of depression:
www.joniandfriends.org/depression-and-prayer/
Or, how to make every effort to battle depression:
www.joniandfriends.org/every-effort-to-battle-depression/
We hope that you find these helpful, Anna! Jesus loves you and so do we! We're here for you if you need us. Shoot us an email at the address above. Take joy, Stephanie
Thank you, Joni, for this beautiful and touching message. I live with chronic pain since decades. No medication and therapy whatsoever brought relief. It's only gotten worse during the passing years. I could never have done it without Jesus. Lots of love and blessings from Germany.❤
Hi Angela, people like you are amazing such inner strength that God has given you.
Angela, I'm sorry for your suffering. A verse I lean on is from Ps. 119, "great peace have those who love your law, nothing causes them to stumble." I'm sure you could share volumes about things you have discovered about God's love. hugs and respect
I also suffer from severe chronic pain. Where would I be without Jesus!❤
Thank you
Joni 😢
For reminding me that it is all about Him!
And that I should ask Him everyday “help me to make it so” ❤
Oh how I relate to you Joni, my sister in Christ. The sharing of your stories and your singing of your songs. Your story of trying to play your guitar and having to accept that you no longer can and probably will never play again not in this life. I also had to accept that I probably would not ever play my trumpet again in this life. I have followed your life ever since the early to mid 80's. For going on 8 years now I have suffered with a severe case of CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. I had to leave my home 2 years ago to a nursing home. My disease had spread over most of my body causing lymphadema in both legs and feet. 2 years ago the CRPS flared up from over doing some physical therapy causing my body to swell up with 90 extra pounds of edema. I still am in the nursing home where I get high doses of pain killers and my legs are wrapped and taken care of by a special trained wound care nurse 4 times weekly. Like you I prayed to our God to make me more like His son Jesus and if that meant the spreading of this disease with no help in sight then so be it. I was 58 when I came down with this and had met the woman that we would plan to be married just 8 months before I came down with this awful malady. We Loved each other so much. I Love your songs especially Alone But Not Alone. I have come so close to Jesus. I have lost so much but I have the promises of Jesus to give me strength that our suffering in this life is nothing compared to the rewards Jesus will bless us with and I believe what the Holy scriptures say. I have wanted to meet you so much. I used to listen to you on the Bott radio station here in St.Louis in the 1980's. I had my own heating and cooling business and kept the radio going back in my shop listening to your show and other Bible teachers that I liked. I never dreamed I would come down with the most painful disease known. I look forward to meeting you in God's Heaven. I would like us to play a song together a hymn, me on trumpet and you singing and playing guitar or piano. I've been up all night listening to music, mostly hymns. I praise the holy name of Jesus. I have been hanging onto His neck so tightly but more importantly He has been hanging onto me. I know that He will not let go of me. God's holy blessings to you Joni. Thank you so much. Till we meet some day. Your brother in Christ, Tony.
May Father God strengthen you Tony in the mighty name of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, amen.
Brother Tony, have you heard of Dr. Katinka at the Spero Clinic in Fayetteville, Arkansas? She treats the condition you're describing, with AMAZING results! She has a UA-cam channel, and I believe that she's accepting new patients. Maybe she can help you also...? Praying for you...
Beautiful message. God bless you, in Christ Jesus.
Prayers of God’s love for you, dear brother. It is well....
I'm so sorry for your pain and suffering, but so thankful for your faith in God and leaning on Him. You are very wise. May God continue to provide and to comfort you, especially with lovely, authentic believers like Joni.❤
Suffering from depression for most of my life Joni you are helping & have helped me for many years to use the word of God & presence of Jesus. It’s the only way I can get through it. Praise Jesus. Thank you so much for your ministry & God bless you & yours richly.
For many years I have prayed that you would jump out of bed some morning and fix breakfast for your husband. In Jesus name.. I will continue to pray that way. God bless you and him. And I will pray for/against your pain, dear soul..
I just love joni Erikson Tada!' She truly is a humble woman of God! May her reward in Heaven be great beyond compare! This message was so deeply Heartfelt...
Love you Joni ma'am....you are such a beautiful vessel in our Lord's hands
Joni we love you. You are an example of an overcomer and you always inspire me. Thank you for having a humble heart.
I have suffered hard...and still praised Jesus. Yes, it's not always easy.
God bless you.❤
Do Rose's grow in Texas ?? 🤠😇
Joni, you are so beautiful inside and out and you use your pain for Jesus’s glory. I’ve lived through stage 3 non hodgekins lymphoma and now 14 years later I suffer from chronic pain. But at least I can walk, albeit with an elbow crutch but you not being able to walk and care for yourself is so much more than anyone could bare. God bless you Joni for blessing others with your testimony. As Job said, though He slay me, yet I will hope in Him. ❤️🌷🙏🏼🦋🙌🏻🕊️
To this day it still torments my mind what my sister went through. At a year old she came down with spinal meningitis. By 2 she was crippled from the neck down unable to walk/talk and had to be fed through a tube. The only communication she had was her radiant smile. She was bedridden until she died at age 18. I was 16 when she died. I miss her greatly but another part of me is glad she doesn’t have to suffer anymore. If she hurt anywhere she wasn’t able to communicate it. If she had a itch she could not reach it or tell anyone. The same year she went in a hospital I was born where she spent her whole life. Me & my mom was not able to form a bond because she turned to alcohol to numb the pain. I had a difficult childhood but I am able to handle it because nothing in my life could ever compare to her suffering….. God bless you all and NEVER give up ❤
I noticed that people that go through intense pain/trials for a long time really know Jesus in a very close way. And isn’t that the best gift to obtain. To be dependent on the Lord in that way gives so much peace. Because Jesus is everything and brings joy even through the trials. Jesus you are so good.
Thank you Joni, precious sister, for sharing your life in Christ with us!
Joni I know how you feel. I broke my back and neck as a child because of a fall. I had no feeling in my body until I had surgery. I was on about 5 years old. God brought me though all that and I am still alive today because of him! Praise God that he is with us all of his giving us love and strength to go through our hardships in life 💕🙏💕
I was drawn back to this video while in prayer with the lord today. Healing from my Lumpectomy from breast cancer and a few other challenges I had to get on my knees, in all my weakness, and pray. Lord I surrender I can’t do anything without you. Please help me, I trust you and I know you love me! ❤ be encouraged God is right there holding your hand.
We all need Him….. I just praise HE bc HE helps us to understand…. HE IS our strength 🙏🏼❤️
Thank you Joni. You are a blessing to us. ❤️ You are right! It is not about us, but about what Jesus did on the cross for us! ❤At work today I experienced lower back pain. So I asked to come home early. Now I am watching this video, and I am encourage with your testimonies. 🙏🔥My pain is nothing compares to what you goes through every day. I asked Jesus for forgiveness. Bless you my sister Joni. ❤➕🙏
Dear Joni,
I have dealt with anxiety on almost a daily basis for more than 30 years when I was diagnosed with schizophrenia but I am free from it now for more than 7 years due to an intervention of God. Knowing that God works in mysterious ways, I have not forgotten how your books and songs have helped me in those dark years of dark depression, giving me hope and courage to keep on going. Now I am working as a Bible teacher in a small church for more than 7 years after being released from the symptoms of schizophrenia. Each day I live, I now can enjoy living it to the full for Jesus. Praise the LORD!
Brother San ( from the Netherlands )
Wow. This was so raw. Thank you Joni, for being so honest & willing to tell people how God has used your pain to draw closer to your Savior. You have inspired me throughout the years & helped to a lot see God’s perspective on my life.
Joni, you are one in a million -- tried, tested, & found true!
I have been so blessed by what I hear from you, Joni. I have read your books, I have listened to your music, I have visited your headquarters, I have attended and volunteered at your summer camp. But hearing you share sweeps into my soul and strengthens me as a Christian woman. I thank God for what He does through you. And I rejoice that you are a part of my journey as a Christian. God bless you always Dear sister in Christ. I thank God for you.
Dear Joni,
I am truly truly looking forward to meeting you and having some quality time with you one day. I have a feeling this will more likely be in Heaven but it makes me look forward to Heaven all the more ❤. Our Lord Jesus truly is such a wonderful saviour isn't he.
With much love, Miriam x
Amen.
Miriam..He is indeed a wonderful Saviour.
Time is short before His appearing for the Church/His Bride-1 Thesselonians 4:12-18.
Meanwhile we press on for the reward of the upward calling in Christ our Lord. Let Him have all of you as I want to give my all to Him.
I heard what Joni said..she'd rather be in that chair & have Christ as she now knows Him, than to be on her feet but not have Him in her life.
This video of Joni really touched me..showing herself so vulnerable yet intentional in her abiding with Christ..just her tenacity to keep on keeping on. She is inspiring us all on! "My paralysis is about knowing Jesus better".
I like also:"heart..you are not going to go down that grim, dark road to depression. You have been there one, two, many times & its going to rip you apart..I got to be constantly driving it..to calvary every morning...go find Jesus-Hes the only One who will satisfy". Wow-pulling down those strongholds.
And her beautiful husband beside her..being Jesus in the flesh to her. How lovely to see.
Beautiful Joni..you are a wonderful witness of a devoted heart for Jesus. How courageously you've endured. I am not enduring well at my 67 years with full body movement.
Oh Joni..i see you will have a huge weight of glory to come.
Dearest Joni, you have remained such s blessing to so many Christians, and especially me! I rememeber how blessed I was when I first read your autobiography almost 20 years ago. Thank you remaining so faithful to our Lord Jesus! I can't wait for the day when we are in heaven, and I witness how God will pour blessings upon you for remaing so faithful and true to Him despite your sufferings here. Our Lord and King is so worthy of adoration. Ofcourse, that's hard to explain to an evil and blind world. But at least for those who've been awakened and redeemed by God's grace can comfort each other knowing that infinite love, joy, peace, and comfort are awaiting us when we finally enter His kingdom. God bless and keep you Joni and your husband, And please keep up your ministry to reach the forgotten and suffering.
"How can I resonate and identify with His sufferings?" 'Ping' indeed.
Thank you my sweet sister for sharing your encouragement, your raw unashamed testimony of how God IS our strength and our Salvation.
Dear Joni, you are squeezed, & out comes Jesus. Truly you share in the fellowship of His sufferings. Thank you.
Jesus 🙏ist your king in your heard❤ the holy Spirit give you the strength 💪to life in hopeness and God's Love only, ❤. We'll sea us in heaven, forever in love❤, peace, happy ness and Thanksgiving for all he has done in broken😢 life! 😮God ist good all time😊all time God ist good❤🎉😊Amen🙏😇
I don't comment on videos, I just watch them. But the words you speak are true & I'm blessed by your sweetness before God. This battle is daily so I thank him for brothers & sisters in the trenches with me, who are calling God faithful & good. And for the hope of heaven before us!
I'm so glad you commented today.🥰
And that's what keeps us going g -- the hope we have in Jesus where all our pain & sorrow will end and there will be joy forever more according to Psalm 16:11 & Roman's 8:18.
Amen
@@ObeyJesusOurLord AMEN! And Revelations 21:4 is one of the greatest joys to come after this world passes... Peace be unto you my sister in Christ 🙏
Thankyou for letting us see beyond your beautiful face and to understand a little of what Jesus has done in your heart amidst the pain and suffering.
God bless and keep you Joni.💕
“You shall surround me with songs of deliverance “ Psalm 32:7 Hymns are powerful!❤
She is such an inspiration. I read her book back in the 70s when I was home from school due to being sick. My mom thought I'd like it. I was an unbeliever at the time, but her story always stayed with me as an authentic Christian witness. She is one of the most committed and doctrinally sound believers I've ever come across. I've been through cancer four times and am suffering physically and mentally (depression/anxiety) from all the treatments. Her story is a great reminder to me to persevere.
Bless you. Thank you for sharing a part of your testimony.
You were meant to read her book then..maybe it helped prepare you.
I understand how you must be feeling..I know what anxiety & panic attacks are all about..then continual fatigue either breathlessness. I encourage you to look up, your Redemption draws nigh. Listen for the trumpet sound of 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18. Jesus will appear in the clouds soon to take His church to be with Him and join Him for the next step of His plan for us..the wedding feast. He will take us out from the wrath to come..so you keep trusting with your eyes steadfast on Him..reading the word daily..or listening. And sing even when you don't feel like it..a sacrifice of praise..it's power!
And..ask your focus for Lorazapam 1mg to take the edge off..maybe 2 times a day if needed..then cut down to half..yoyo between the doses so you don't get wanting more as they think people do get easily addicted. You sound like you need a break. I know whatvim talking about coz I did have them for a couple of years! Up down, up down..then slowly slowly I feel they are the safest even though they'll say it's addictive. It only stays in the system 4 hrs & half to one mg is not much and anyway..its easy to stop taking them. May the Lord guide & bless you.
Your suffering has made you a blessing to so many including me.
It's hard, but Glory to the Lamb Who sits on the Throne FOREVERMORE AMEN ❤
Dear Joni, Jesus’ Love for you is evident in your love and faithfulness to Him. There is no doubt in my mind that your suffering and response has been a life-changing testimony for thousands. I love the hymns: Abide with me, Be still my soul and others that mirror your life of steadfast faith in Jesus. He is coming very soon and we will all be whole again- What a day that will be, when our Jesus we shall see/what a day, glorious day that will be!!!👑❤️🙏🏻
Thank you precious Lord for blessing this world with Joni what a inspiration she has been and will continue to be. Thank you Lord Jesus for making her a vessel to be used for your glory.
Yes, Joni...Jesus walks with us, carries us at times thru every trial and tribulation that we encounter. Thank you for being a torch bearer ...a reminder that God is greater than any pain, any obstacle in our lives❤. I, too look forward to rejoicing with you in eternity before God's throne of unending grace, mercy and love. Someday heaven👏
I cried with JOY knowing someday soon I'll be in that number of all those who get to witness Joni getting to walk, again. What a day that will be!
Such genuine love of the Savior and love for the Savior. All that matters is that love.
" HERE IS MY HEART ".
WOW. It’s 4:10 in the morning and I can relate about the pain and not being able to stay asleep. I started3 years ago when waking I would start praying with those video of prayers on my Ipad and this morning your video came up. I needed that testimony .
Thank you. I was so negative this morning and having so much pain when I got up to go to BR , WHEN I came back to bed and I listened to you , I got encouragement. God was hearing my prayer to help me deal with this situation and pain. Your testimony was what I needed to hear. I’m 82 yeers old and it’s hard getting old . falling not able to do all the things I used to do, it’s hard, PAIN . Suffering and realizing our Lord suffered and died on the cross because He loved us!
Joni…you are so helping me to face my own suffering. Thank you xxx
Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart To the Lord. Ephesians 5:19 🕊💗Amen 🙏🎶🎶 Thank you, Joni, for your pure testimony from the heart; for sharing your pain and agony and endurance --in your desire for a closer intimacy with Jesus our Savior And Lord. I love The Hymnals and am familiar with many of them, growing up in The Local Church over many decades. As I talk with my Lord throughout the day, Hymns just enter my spirit and I Sing! "Oh! The Joy that floods my soul!" Something HAPPENS! Amen
Joni, Whenever I am tempted to complain about my life and any state that I am in that isn’t comfortable, I need to think of you in your life and what you have endured. Praise Jesus that he has kept you around to keep the rest of us in line and thanking Jesus for what he deserves and giving us anything at all. God bless you sweet sister!❤
Thank you Joni I am not in a wheelchair, you are inspiring. I do live with chronic pain/fibromyalgia/FND it is isolating at times, however I know Jesus to be close and he never leaves me nor will he forsake me. I am so grateful to know Jesus. Thanks again. Cathie.
Thank you Lord for turning all things for our good. Thank you for your beautiful testimony. Jesus truly loves us so much that he laid down his life for us. It’s his kindness that leads us to repentance.
Joni, thank you for your witness and saying that unconditional Yes to Jesus. I added your name to the list on my bathroom mirror of people I need God to pay attention to. Love and hugs, my sister!
In Christ alone ☝🏻❤️
Thank you Joni for leading us to Jesus through our suffering. I am greatful for your God centered encouragement. Being just 3.5yrs out from my CVA, my loss is greater than most can identify with. I know you can. Thank you for sharing your heart.
This morning God placed a heavy burden to pray specially for you. Don't know the reason but, Joni, you are on my heart, in prayers , this whole day. We love you, praise God for your ministry more than words can express.🙏📖🎶😘
I have found so much encouragement from Joni over the years. So many times I have been driven to my knees in prayer. To say I'm grateful for Jesus is an understatement. Maybe some people are just born tough and don't need anyone to get through life, but that's not me. I need Him every moment of every day.
Beautiful words, have never heard Joni speak so openly before, although have read many of her books. She is such a servant of our Lord Jesus ❤
When I was a teenager I read Joni's first book - and I prayed LORD HELP JONI. I am now 65 - and I pray LORD HELP JONI. One day you will know how many people The Lord JESUS has touched through YOU.
Joni you are so kind to share your heart, the beauty of hymns, and how much we need Jesus in every thing we do! Thanks for sharing! Looking for Jesus coming back soon!!
Joni broke her neck several years after I accepted Jesus as my Savior. She and I were about the same age, with the same interests. Over the last 60 years I've been blessed by her testimony and her view on suffering and heaven. She is an inspiration. I heard her say "Suffering is a splash over of hell." When asked "what is heaven" , she said, ""Its finding Jesus in a splash-over of hell." Blessings to you, Joni.
I appreciate so much your sharing how much we can endure with Holy Spirit's help.
What an amazing testimony she is for the Lord Jesus..❤
Thank you Lord for Joni and her testimony in suffering. Her testimony has made all the difference in my faith walk in seeing and knowing that God is truly near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. I witnessed the same transformation in my daughter who battled ALL for 4 years and died at age 17. After a brief struggle with her faith in God's goodness, she radiated His love and nearness. I got the privilege to witness it in our journey in this path of Shayne's suffering. May I never stray from His intimacy in my life whatever trials or physical suffering may come before I return to Him. Thank you Joni for this vulnerable video this many years later in your life.
I just got your book as a belated Mother’s Day gift, from my eldest daughter and it is so beautiful. I’ve had ME/CFS for 17 years (am almost 73!) and 2 1/2 years ago got chronic pain in my hips and one buttock. Organically nothing is wrong and 3 months ago I found I had neuroplastic pain, my brain giving the wrong message. There are ways to retire the brain,but it still takes up to 1 year. I hope with all my heart Jesus comes this year still. Cannot wait to sing with all the saints. Guess we will have one ew language? And to meet you! You haven been a beacon forme for many years! God bless you dear Joni! From New Zealand.
Joni Eareckson Tada, you are and always have been a mighty, mighty sister in Christ Jesus. What a beautiful daughter of The Most High God. Thank you🔥🔥🔥
Iam always loving to hear her testimony ..so beautiful and deep blessing ..we love you Lord Jesus!!! How gentle beautiful You are :')
This short video brought tears to my eyes. No matter how many times we have heard of her story, no matter how often I shared about her and quoted her words in my books and talks, she just continues to inspire me.
Here she reflects on suffering and pain, on hymns and singing, on growing old and experiencing the sweetness of Jesus.
God bless you, Joni!❤️
This lady is my HERO!!!! Eternity is going to be extra special with Joni !!
Joni, I love you. I love seeing Jesus in you.
Lord Jesus thank you for this woman and the wisdom and grace you’ve given her, and that she can share it with us
Oh to know you more, Lord Jesus! Thank you Joni for sharing and baring your heart. The Lord bless and continue to bless others through you.
Joni you are such a beautiful encouragement I'm not a paraplegic but I did have my left foot amputated even though I wear a prosthetic I live with a lot of pain I have severe back damage you always encourage me and are such a positive inspiration never give up to look to Christ to stand firm knowing he is in control and he loves us you're beautiful inside and out Joni may God continue to bless you I love you my sister in Christ blessings from Pennsylvania❤
Joni you always are such an inspiration and encourager to love our Lord.
I am sorry that you are paralyzed so young, but that was the plan for you to make the Ministry you have.
All to God's glory!☝🏼🙏♥️
God bless you Joni and I pray that other Leaders learn about your love, humillity, kindness, gentleness, love. 😮❤
The Lord led me here today to show me that He has allowed me to suffer to show me His suffering for me. I will never look at suffering the same way ever again. "It is good that I have been afflicted...." Psalm 119:71. Thank you Joni for sharing such a sweet testimony of God's grace, love, and mercy in your life.😊
You are a gift to our world thank you for being here on earth to inspire and lighten the darkness. Even when you do not see your light the world can see. I love you so much
" In Christ alone - - - - "
I miss hymns. For some reason hymns aren't wanted in most churches anymore. I suppose it's because hymns mention many times about Israel, the stories of the Israelites in the first testament. A lot of churches don't like talking about the Israelites when we too act just like they did before we were saved from our sins.
I pray one day churches will realize how much we need hymns. They are a powerful part of the good news of Jesus.
Hymns are great, but some modern worship songs and praise songs have really helped me battle sin issues. I love faster paced music and God knows it does help me! So, I think it just depends on the person and the church. I like both hymns and modern songs. If they glorify God and lead us deeper into our faith, then I think Jesus is honored by that.
Thankyou , Joni. For sharing your heart ❤️ in suffering . I have experienced the nearness of God in pain , severe post OP PAIN , after having all the pain medicine I could have , praying for God to relieve the terrible pain , It’s as if the Holy Spirit told me to sing to Him in Praise .. I put on Maranatha music and sang in my pain , a flood of JOY well ed up in my soul , the Lord was with me … I was able to go to sleep and in the morning that horrific pain had stopped … now that I have Rheumatoid arthritis , I’ve been thinking about chronic suffering . Let suffering do it perfect work , lean on on the Lord , His will is perfect .
May the lord grant you mercy and relief from your pain
To know Him better🙏❤
Absolutely beutiful testimony, Oh How the Lord Loves us, even in the mist of our storms Hallejuah Glory to God. Joni your amazing Woman, such a inspirational woman. BLESS YOU IN JESUS NAME AMEN
We can make our life a living hell or heaven.
It's the path we choose to be on.
No one chooses it for us.
❤️🙏
Glory to God Joni You are a Great inspiration to me to have Faith in God and be Faithful to Him all the days of our lives. My FAITH BUILDER
What a wonderful video! Thank you for your commitment to Jesus during times of great suffering. The old hymns I learned as a child will sometimes reappear in my head without warning and bring great comfort. I am thankful the spirit reminds me of their importance.
Thank you. So beautiful and true. The sweetness of Jesus, God's faithful presence is found most deeply when pain pressed us close to him. 🙌❤️
Thank you Joni for your sharing. You re-awaken the deep parts of my soul and spirit with your testimony. I'm discovering how to rest deeplly in Him. It's all about Him. ❤
Thanks for putting into words, what many of our souls have struggled with, to understand, to accept. What an awesome God we serve.
Lord hear my prayer, give Your daughter relief in this time of suffering.
In the mighty name of Jesus, for His sake and glory.
Amen
Thank you for posting this… May Jesus continue to Protect & Guide you & yours always in all ways…
Shalom from Florida 🕊