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.❤❤

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

@lenoraramos777

6 ай бұрын

Amen n amen❤

@virginiahobby3726

6 ай бұрын

He is Faithful , Amen

@7h7o7p

4 ай бұрын

Such a beautiful testimony! So much love to you.

@dianawolanski9753

4 ай бұрын

Let's pray for everyone...amen...

@JesusSaves-JohnKJB

3 ай бұрын

Your mom had the best hope and prayers a mom should want for her child. Praise The Lord!

So powerful, wonderful and needed for me. We lost our beautiful daughter in June, 2022 and alone in the middle of the night I heard this and at that time of deep grief and mourning, this was the raw tough love I needed. Leaning into Christ is the only way I have survived. I listen again and again for ongoing healing. ❤

"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. 😊

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!

@lisaforte1575

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your testimony, Jan.❤️

@sharonspencer2312

Жыл бұрын

God bless you & strengthen you in the mighty name of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, amen.

@yvonnerahui8729

Жыл бұрын

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'.

@puddleglummarshwiggle4236

Жыл бұрын

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

@joadkison

Жыл бұрын

Lord I believe, help thou mine unbelief. Amen

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.

@sharonspencer2312

Жыл бұрын

May Father God strengthen you Tony in the mighty name of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, amen.

@Lifetalk849

Жыл бұрын

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 KZread channel, and I believe that she's accepting new patients. Maybe she can help you also...? Praying for you...

@amyhenningsgard8618

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful message. God bless you, in Christ Jesus.

@skiddledede8885

Жыл бұрын

Prayers of God’s love for you, dear brother. It is well....

@jodierhea2658

Жыл бұрын

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.❤

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

@dianamendes5538

Жыл бұрын

Praying for you sister🙏💕

@lmccauley7319

Жыл бұрын

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.

@Ladybug1222

Жыл бұрын

Yes : me too. Gods will is good acceptable & perfect. And it’s actually what we want, too.

@sunshiner29

Жыл бұрын

Emmanuel, His name is called. Lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Love from your Emmanuel

@veronicastuart714

Жыл бұрын

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.❤

@veronicastuart714

Жыл бұрын

Hi Angela, people like you are amazing such inner strength that God has given you.

@marymorris6897

Жыл бұрын

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

@haydeetorres3602

Жыл бұрын

I also suffer from severe chronic pain. Where would I be without Jesus!❤

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.

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.

@homerjneil

Жыл бұрын

Prayed for you and your depression! Blessings to you.

@MaryCreagan-mc7ug

Жыл бұрын

I pray i learn to suffer so gracefully as you.

@JoniandFriendsVideo

Жыл бұрын

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: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gnun0sqygsrPfNo.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

I am deeply moved and touched by Joni's message of sweet Jesus!

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

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.

@shirleywong9428

2 ай бұрын

Yes I know that too

@elaineberger8471

2 ай бұрын

I'm here... will pray for you 🙏.

@JoniandFriendsVideo

2 ай бұрын

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).

I will never look at these hymns, sing, or play them the same way again. Thanks sweet sister!

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 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.

I have suffered hard...and still praised Jesus. Yes, it's not always easy. God bless you.❤

@brad2548

Жыл бұрын

Do Rose's grow in Texas ?? 🤠😇

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.

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. ❤➕🙏

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 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.

@RA-uj5dr

5 ай бұрын

We all need Him….. I just praise HE bc HE helps us to understand…. HE IS our strength 🙏🏼❤️

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

@lmccauley7319

Жыл бұрын

Amen.

@yvonnerahui8729

Жыл бұрын

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.

Thank you Joni, precious sister, for sharing your life in Christ with us!

Glory to God in the Highest. We are here to Praise Him in Our Suffering. My Dad also wanted a boy. God Bless His Memories.

May Jesus continue to hold and strengthen you Joni!🙏🏼🕊🙏🏼💗🌈🙏🏼

God Bless You Always Sister Joni Eareckson Tada🙏🏽❤️

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” ❤

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 ❤

Joni we love you. You are an example of an overcomer and you always inspire me. Thank you for having a humble heart.

Her smile is everything. Her suffering is almost unimaginable. You can feel her submission to and love of the Savior.

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.

Love you Joni ma'am....you are such a beautiful vessel in our Lord's hands

Such genuine love of the Savior and love for the Savior. All that matters is that love.

@georgepoirier9014

Жыл бұрын

" HERE IS MY HEART ".

I’ve not suffered like you but I’ve suffered the loss of a child. He was 20 years old and the sweetheart of our family. I’m so grateful that I learned, from a neighbor, how to practice the presence of God. What we often call prayer, something we are admonished to do everyday, should simply be a place we live everyday, moment by moment. So when Danny passed, I turned to Him, He was right there and with tears in my eyes said, “So this is what we’re going to walk through? Hold my hand, Lord, I’ll need you like never before.” I live inside of my prayer life, in His presence.

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 )

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

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.

You're an incredible inspiration and a blessing to every person 🙏💗🙏 Unbearable pain is so so hard and lonely. Jesus Christ is our hope, His Love is our strength, and we are never alone in Him 💗

Thank you, Joni, for sharing the incredible hard journey you could only manage with Jesus at your side. Pain is such a great enemy one needs to fight with God on a daily basis. With God at your side you are incredibly strong. God bless you daily and be your strength.

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.

@vickyCA1643

9 ай бұрын

Bless you. Thank you for sharing a part of your testimony.

@yvonnerahui8729

7 ай бұрын

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.

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!

@lisaforte1575

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you commented today.🥰

@ObeyJesusOurLord

Жыл бұрын

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.

@lauramarchionni7533

Жыл бұрын

Amen

@michaelhill56

Жыл бұрын

​@@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 🙏

YHWH made you into a beautiful lampstand that is shining light into lives that are in captive. You just motivated another woman to keep going and to remember that He will never forsake His children. Tons and tons of love for you and a big hug all the way from South Africa, just for you Joni 🌹🌹🌹

"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.

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. ❤️🌷🙏🏼🦋🙌🏻🕊️

Your suffering has made you a blessing to so many including me.

Precious sister in Christ, how God has used you through the years to encourage us to snuggle up to God and and remember whose we are and that we were created for His glory. We have a beautiful eternity to look forward to. I am thankful to be running the "race" with you.🕊🕯

Thank you Joni, for making my day today as l struggle through yet another but hardest hurdle in life after recently laying my second beautiful daughter to rest from illness..l need my Savior's presence n sweet Spirit of peace n great comfort every second of the way..

This precious sister will have rejoice so greatly when She gets a crown of life

Oh, my sweet, beautiful sister. Holding you in my heart. Your life has touched mine. Jesus within you is... beyond words. Your faith is purest gold.

Joni, Bless Your Heart! ❤ Your Faith, Strength, & Reliance on Jesus; constantly pointing all who will take note to the cross... the Lord has multiplied through your suffering & willingness to be used by Him.

“You shall surround me with songs of deliverance “ Psalm 32:7 Hymns are powerful!❤

Thank Ypu Joni - I Have Followed You For Many Years- A True Inspiration and Light On The Hill !!!

Joni has drawn the most Beautiful picture of God's love, mercy, and grace through Jesus Christ, our salvation!

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.

@abbykittle5058

4 ай бұрын

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.

Of all the things we can boast in this life, nothing compares to the great and mighty power of our Most Precious Lord Jesus!! Most Wonderful Savior!! We praise your Holy Name by what is allowed to bring us closer and closer to you in trials, tribulations, pain, suffering, etc.!! Life itself takes a whole new meaning when its held in the hands of the Master Creator of the entire Universe!! I needed to watch this myself also to be blessed by this most beautiful sister in Christ, Joni! I can hardly wait for our family reunion in the Kingdom of Heaven to come!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH LORD JESUS!!! 🙌🙌🙏🙏💞💞💝💝✨✨

Find the local BBN station. Joni is on everyday and its a ministry to really help you realize so much. Thank you, Joni.

Only a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ can speak like this. No other religion will offer you this kind of peace!

She truly comprehend Jesus loving mercy and Grace...through hardship, sorrow, afliction and pain...☝🏼✝️🙏🙇‍♂️

Joni, you are one in a million -- tried, tested, & found true!

What a tender, beautiful and costly faith. Thank you Joni for sharing such vulnerable thoughts on our hope in Jesus

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.💕

Thank you Joni for you many years of service to the Lord Jesus I know your pain and suffering has been so long BUT GOD

Oh Joni you got lots of God's Grace, love your songs, soon and very soon you'll be perfect, Jesus is so close to come .

When im in a dark space I lift up my eyes to Jesus and I sing a song you taught me yrs ago.... Spirit wings you lift me over all the earthbound things and like a bird my heart is flying free .. oh Lord of all you let me see the vision of your majesty... you lift me up, you carry me on your spirit wings ❤️🕊️. Im sending you my love Joni and I want you to know you have been in my thoughts and prayers for so many yrs. I cant wait to meet you in heaven 💕

Thank you Joni for your books has really saved my spiritual life!Dearest ,dearest sister you really have learned me too love Him moore and let go of my selfpity in spite of a lifetime of depressions.I thank you again, you helped me let go of all my bitterness I had towards God.And that is the greatest gift anybody has given me! Bless you and Please God help Joni !Please help her!❤🙏🙏🙏All blessings too you! Your honesty has been a very great gift and really HELPED me!

Joni…you are so helping me to face my own suffering. Thank you xxx

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!

Thank you Joni for your sharing your love of Jesus and thank you Jesus for your love for us. Thank you God for Jesus and your Holy Spirit to comfort us. Please continue to be our rock. Help us to love one another. God bless.

Don't depressed, your are the one , who inspiration to this world , God is using you through your weaknesses, , you know still we are learning, lessons , are inspiration from u .. in our churches nd Sunday school. , your are blessed to this world . From India

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 💕🙏💕

In Christ alone ☝🏻❤️

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.

I lost my Sundays schoolfriend at the age of seven.She was also my friend in the FirstClass of the primary school and also with me in the scouts.

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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.

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.

I have a brother who is in the same boat as you Joni, he loves the Lord with all his heart but he suffers so with digestive issues and has a large sore on his tailbone and lately he is getting more smaller sores even though he gets out of bed everyday several times. I can see him losing weight from not eating much because he has so much trouble with bowel movements. My heart goes out to him he has a lot of pain to deal with too. He knows about you but he doesn't want to think about it... I guess I can understand I have tried to talk to him about you several times and he turns away. He was 17 when he dove into water like you and broke his neck, he is 62 now and had a pretty active life and did fairly well but time has taken its tole on him and it is hard to see and hear is sufferings, I know you must know. My prayers are for you and your husband, please pray for David my brother in Christ.

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Father of Mercy, please help this brother, and help Joni, and help everyone coming to this thread or listening to these hymns and devotions. Help us to find relief in contemplating Jesus, to forget ourselves while we minister to others, and to endure patiently when we have done all we can do and must simply wait on Thee and Christ's returning.

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Mary God bless your dear brother in the mighty name of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, amen.

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Oh my I don’t know what to say. God bless him ❤

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@@sharonspencer2312 Thank you sister in Christ.

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@@lisaforte1575 Thank you for your prayers.

Joni, what a testimony you are. We pray for you. That God will take you through this terrible suffering.

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!!!👑❤️🙏🏻

God is going to give Her such reward soon. This is encouraging.

What a privilege!! Wow 🤩 - what a privilege to be saved, sanctified, and used by God - I wish so badly that God would use me for His glory like He has used Joni - wow 🤩 - just completely amazed!! ❤ Bless. Forever. Thank you for your servant Joni, Lord!!! ❤❤❤

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!!

We have to trust Christ in everything and I do mean everything. Dropped to one lb.9ozs 75 years ago, had several major orth. Surgeries that were failures but am still very blessed that I was allowed to live. I owe the world a debt to bring others to the saving grace of the Savior. I became a reg. Nurse, was very kind to my patients, had wonderful wonderful parents, a handsome loving husband and two delightful children, now of course married adults serving Christ and rwomprevious granddons well on their way to manhood and many many friends along the way.

Some years ago a female shop assistant suggested I read a book about you Joni. I purchased book and cassette both of which I enjoyed immensely. Now years later having learned a little internet/smartphone seeing and hearing you on KZread is truly delightful. It’s like meeting an old trusted friend again. Thanks for all you’ve shared with us. Deeply appreciated Eddy Barry

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, Wow. Images of you and your words played in my mind during decades of severe depression. Turning from suicidal thoughts, I used to cry out, "Oh God, Just like she said, If I can't die, teach me how to live." He did. Almost 50 years later, I smile more than cry. I cry more deeply for those whose hurts tempt them to give up. I have secretly prayed for you in your pain and celebrated your joys. Thank you for giving to us what nothing on earth could give or take away.

Met Joni in Baltimore in '72. Really nice gal. Memorable. Many dove into the Chesapeake and broke their neck. Shez not alone. God bless Joni, and many thanks for continuing to reach us and teach us. 💓

Thank you for sharing, Joni. So glad you're still here after 56 years since your life-changing accident.

It's hard, but Glory to the Lamb Who sits on the Throne FOREVERMORE AMEN ❤

Such a precious testimony. Jesus is all we need.

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...

Wow❤❤❤ so amazing this relationship you have with Jesus...He's good like that! He is so good...I can testify of his goodness all the days of my life. Doesn't matter if you're in a wheelchair or paralized. With Jesus, we can walk on water! Thank You Lord Jesus! In You we find victory. Hallelelujah..Amen! God bless you Joni! ❤😢

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.🙏📖🎶😘

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.

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 ❤

I will watch this over and over and over. I need what you have Joni.