It’s one thing to think it. Some days you just need to say it out loud…
“My purpose is greater than my pain.
My destiny outweighs my history.
My hope is greater than my hardship.
God’s grace outweighs my shame.
My blessings are bigger than my burdens.
God’s favor outweighs my failure.”
Joni 💗 Grief to Life
All the Things Joni 
51 responses to “Purpose over Pain”
Beautiful! ❤️ And an encouraging reminder for anyone going through a rough time!
I have nominated you for the “Light of the World” award for all you do to point others to Christ as you navigate through the stages of your grief. Don’t feel obligated, but if you’re interested, you can find all the details at https://calledtobeawriter.wordpress.com/2018/05/31/light-of-the-world-award/
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Wow, thank you so much! ♥️
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Loved your optimistic approach towrds life…keep writing… wish know your opinion on a pre-destined purpose
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Thank you!
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Amen ! That’s a lovely poem 👍
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Thank you!
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Amen! Well said!
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Thank you!
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I’ve nominated you for The Liebster Award! Congrats, your blog speaks to my soul!
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What an incredibly sweet thing to say. Thank you SO much for the nomination!!! 💕
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I wasn’t sure how to tag you so I put a link to your blog o. Mine and the questions for you are on my blog too! Congrats!!
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Got it, thanks again!
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Amazing words dr Joni….loved it..
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What a great reminder for all of us! Thank you for those words of wisdom!
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Thanks for reading!
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Sometimes one must feel pain as a learning experience, be it physically or of the heart….. for how one deals with it will determine what a person will become… 🙂
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Yes! 🙌🏼
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Great words for pleasant life shared
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Thank you!
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Encouraging post✌👏
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Thank you! 💓
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Beautiful quotes indeed!
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Thank you 💕
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Amen!!! I love your poem! Yes living with gratitude and love can change our lives for the better.
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These verses were in my devotional today. Your post made me think about these verses in a different light.
“And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, so that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.”
1 Corinthians 2:3-5 ESV
Your purpose, destiny, hope, grace, blessings, and favor are from God Joni. He has amazing plans for you and your life.
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Love those verses. Thank you 💙
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You’re welcome ❤️❤️
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Thank you for your honest posts ❤️
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Very wonderful words Joni !! God is watching over you and your kids to ensure the best comes your way !!
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Thank you so much. Always encouraging, my friend.
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I was made this way by my Mother. You are very welcome Joni.
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Reblogged this on Matthew Winters (Comeback Pastor) and commented:
Some of us need these reminders from Joni’s “Grief to Life” blog.
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Thank you so much for sharing!
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What encouraging truths!
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Thank you!
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Your faith in God is so powerful and you are such a strong amazing person that I am so grateful to have met . You are an inspiration and Gods blessing to me .
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Aww you’re the sweetest! So happy to have connected with you, my friend 💕
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Than you Joni , hugs to you and I hope you enjoy the holiday weekend with your kids💕
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I love it when I hear of people not getting stuck in their pain. I love it when people grieve for a period, but then pick up and move on. There are no obstacles in this life that are not meant to be gotten over, learned from maybe, but gotten over. It is the overcomers that share their stories that give us the most cheer to go on when we approach the difficulties that are sometimes strewn in our way. 😉
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It takes work to not get stuck. I still have times where I do get stuck. But, you just keep moving and pushing forward. The most important thing is not staying down. 💕
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So true! ❤
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“My hope is greater than my hardship.”
words to live by for any difficult situation.
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Yes! Not always easy to believe, but it definitely helps to tell ourselves that regardless 💕
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Love it….great words to repeat to encourage yourself!
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Yes 💛
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God’s favour is the key to healing, dear Joni. May Light envelop you and your children. Your angel is never far.
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Thank you 💙
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