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  ALL OUR SUFFERINGS
  by Anne Dutton
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Summary: Our sufferings, though difficult, are gifts from God meant to
prepare us for eternal glory and should be endured patiently and
improved wisely for Christ's sake.

Topics: "Suffering And Glory", "Faith And Trials"
Scripture References: Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, James 1:2, 1 Peter 4:12

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DESCRIPTION
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Anne Dutton preaches about the eternal weight of glory that far
surpasses our momentary afflictions, emphasizing that our sufferings,
faith, and joy are gifts from our loving Father to prepare us for the
greater glory ahead. She encourages believers to receive all trials
gratefully as gifts from God, asking for grace to endure them with
meekness and patience, and to use them wisely and faithfully for the
glory of Christ, knowing that every trial will ultimately work for our
eternal advantage.

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CONTENT
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Dear brother,

What are our little crosses, our light, momentary afflictions, to that
great crown, that far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, for
which, by them, we are being prepared? All our sufferings, as well as
our faith and joy, are gifts of our Father's love. It is given us on the
behalf of Christ, not only to believe, but also to suffer for His sake.
Then let us receive all our grievous things from the hand of God
thankfully, and ask for grace to endure them meekly and patiently, and
to improve them wisely and faithfully. For not the least evil we thus
receive from God, endure from men, and improve to the glory of Christ,
but shall be to our perfect and eternal advantage.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/anne-dutton/all-our-sufferings/
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