Don't Let Suffering Write Your Story
Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce. In this episode we unpack how pain can hijack your story and how Scripture can re-author meaning—using Genesis 50:20 and Joseph’s story as our anchor. Bruce shares personal insights on suffering, lament, faith, and how to hold pain as a chapter rather than your whole story.
Take the 4 Rs:
Read — Read Genesis 50:20 (and the Psalms of lament) and let Joseph’s perspective sink in.
Reflect — Ask: What story is my pain telling me? Is that belief true or just loud? What might God be intending for good that I can’t see yet?
Respond — Finish the following sentence: “What that pain taught me to believe was…” Write one sentence of truth to set beside the pain, say it aloud once today. Use this prayer: “Lord, my pain has been telling me a story, and some of it isn’t true. Help me see that. You are close to the brokenhearted. You waste nothing. Help me trust that you are writing good into this, even when I can’t see the page yet. Amen.”
Reveal — Share your one-sentence truth with a friend, mentor, or small group and ask how you can encourage one another to live by that truth.
Want to follow up or share feedback? Email Arnie at arnie.cole@bttb.org
Keywords: Genesis 50:20, Joseph, suffering, pain and narrative, faith and doubt, lament, Christian podcast, spiritual growth, Bible reflection, redemption, Bruce, Arnie Cole
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Welcome to Spiritually Fit Today with Arnie Cole and guest Bruce. In this episode we unpack how pain can hijack your story and how Scripture can re-author meaning—using Genesis 50:20 and Joseph’s story as our anchor. Bruce shares personal insights on suffering, lament, faith, and how to hold pain as a chapter rather than your whole story.
Take the 4 Rs:
Read — Read Genesis 50:20 (and the Psalms of lament) and let Joseph’s perspective sink in.
Reflect — Ask: What story is my pain telling me? Is that belief true or just loud? What might God be intending for good that I can’t see yet?
Respond — Finish the following sentence: “What that pain taught me to believe was…” Write one sentence of truth to set beside the pain, say it aloud once today. Use this prayer: “Lord, my pain has been telling me a story, and some of it isn’t true. Help me see that. You are close to the brokenhearted. You waste nothing. Help me trust that you are writing good into this, even when I can’t see the page yet. Amen.”
Reveal — Share your one-sentence truth with a friend, mentor, or small group and ask how you can encourage one another to live by that truth.
Want to follow up or share feedback? Email Arnie at arnie.cole@bttb.org
Keywords: Genesis 50:20, Joseph, suffering, pain and narrative, faith and doubt, lament, Christian podcast, spiritual growth, Bible reflection, redemption, Bruce, Arnie Cole
Subscribe to get each episode delivered to your Inbox daily at: https://bttb.org/subscribe2sft
Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Hold Fast When a Close Relationship Changes - Your Daily Prayer - August 12
Missions can change hands. Leaders can pass. But in the power of a close relationship that is based on honor, trust, and faith, God is always with you.
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Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Hold Fast When a Close Relationship Changes - Your Daily Prayer - August 12
Missions can change hands. Leaders can pass. But in the power of a close relationship that is based on honor, trust, and faith, God is always with you.
