Let's Discuss: Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot
MARCH Book CLUB DISCUSSION
We’re here to dive into the details of Elisabeth Elliot’s book, Suffering is Never For Nothing. Haven’t read it yet? Learn more about this book here.
I love this book and the perspective it offers on suffering. I hope that the book has been helpful to you in this season of learning to navigate grief.
I’m curious what you thought about the book, if it did feel helpful and what your big takeaways were. I’ve listed a few discussion questions below and would love for you to answer them here on the blog in the comment section or in the community.
Let’s discuss!
I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Leave your thoughts in the comment section here on the blog or in The Joyful Mourning Community.
BOOK CLUB discussION QUESTIONS
What did you like best about this book?
Share a favorite quote from the book. Why did this quote stand out?
What is one thing you learned or one takeaway from the book?
What aspect of the book did you most relate to?
What surprised you about this book?
If you got the chance to ask the author of this book one question, what would it be?
How would you rate this book on a scale of 1-10?
Suffering is Never for Nothing
by Elisabeth Elliot
QUICK SUMMARY
Hard times come for all in life, with no real explanation. When we walk through suffering, it has the potential to devastate and destroy, or to be the gateway to gratitude and joy.
Elisabeth Elliot was no stranger to suffering. Her first husband, Jim, was murdered by the Waoroni people in Ecuador moments after he arrived in hopes of sharing the gospel. Her second husband was lost to cancer. Yet, it was in her deepest suffering that she learned the deepest lessons about God.
Why doesn’t God do something about suffering? He has, He did, He is, and He will.
Suffering and love are inexplicably linked, as God’s love for His people is evidenced in His sending Jesus to carry our sins, griefs, and sufferings on the cross, sacrificially taking what was not His on Himself so that we would not be required to carry it. He has walked the ultimate path of suffering, and He has won victory on our behalf.
This truth led Elisabeth to say, “Whatever is in the cup that God is offering to me, whether it be pain and sorrow and suffering and grief along with the many more joys, I’m willing to take it because I trust Him.”
Because suffering is never for nothing.
Description via Amazon
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Elisabeth Elliot (1926-2015) was a missionary and a critically acclaimed author and speaker. For over half a century, her life of obedience, timeless teachings, and best-selling books have influenced both believers and seekers of the Christian faith.
Elisabeth’s life work was to share these deep things: the trustworthiness of God, the blessings of obedience, the hope of joy in the midst of sorrow, the call to love one’s enemy, the priceless treasure of purity, and the true meaning of Biblical womanhood and manhood. Author bio via Amazon
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The Morning Book Club is here to provide support and thoughtful conversation about what we are reading and learning. We’re here for the books that will offer insight on navigating grief, life after loss and finding hope.
We will do so in a super simple way — because as fellow grieving moms, we know how hard it can be to read more than a few words at a time. We’re here for you and can’t wait to learn, grow and heal together.
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