"When It Hurts" by Kelly Frohn is a devotional book designed to guide readers through the complexities of suffering, drawing profound insights from the biblical Book of Job. It serves as a compassionate companion for anyone grappling with pain, confusion, or feelings of God's silence.
The book delves into universal experiences of hardship, offering a framework to understand how suffering can coexist with God's unwavering goodness and sovereignty. Frohn encourages readers to embrace emotional honesty and learn the biblical practice of lament, validating feelings of grief, anger, and confusion as natural parts of a faith journey. It explores the reality of spiritual warfare, assuring readers that God's power is greater than any unseen battle, and that trials pass through His loving hands.
Through a blend of scriptural teaching, personal reflections, and guided prayers, "When It Hurts" helps readers develop emotional intelligence and spiritual resilience. It highlights the "ministry of presence," both in offering comfort to others and in recognising God's silent presence in one's own pain. The book ultimately aims to deepen trust in God's faithfulness, emphasising that suffering can be a refining process that prepares individuals for future blessings and spiritual maturity, transforming pain into purpose and scars into testimonies.
Within these pages, you will discover how to:
Understand Suffering's True Nature: Unpack the reality that suffering is not always a punishment, but often a catalyst for spiritual growth and refinement.
Embrace Emotional Honesty with God: Learn the powerful practice of biblical lament, bringing your rawest emotions—fear, grief, anger, and confusion—into God's presence without shame.
Navigate the Unseen Spiritual Realm: Gain insight into the reality of spiritual battles and God's ultimate sovereignty, realising that no attack can reach you without His permission.
Cultivate Resilience Through Trust: Deepen your faith in God's goodness, even when life feels out of control, knowing His faithfulness is constant and unwavering.
Find Comfort in God's Presence: Recognise that God is close to the brokenhearted, and His presence offers unwavering comfort, even in silence.
Experience True Restoration: See how God can bring beauty from ashes and redeem what feels lost, shaping your character and preparing you for future blessings.