Ep 224 Jesus is Enough in the Darkness with Connie Lawson

Connie Lawson, wife and mother of three little girls has suffered more than most. When asked, "Do you ever wonder why you went through so many trials?" she replied, "Not anymore. When you really push into Jesus and decide that He's enough, you find out that He really is enough." 

Misdiagnosed at age 11 with a mental illness that didn't get changed around until her late 20's, Connie could be bitter over all those lost years. Instead, she's turned her pain into an opportunity to help others trust the God that she's come to know and love, even in and in spite of the darkness. Hear more of Connie's story on her podcast, Weeds, Seeds and Beautiful Things. 

Some gems: 

• I don't understand the why behind my trials, but I do know that God is good, no matter what.
• If you aren't anchored to the truth, you'll drown, and the truth is that God is loves you and is present in your suffering. 
• My mission is to help others come to know the God I've learned to trust. 
• When you pray for more faith in God rather than praying for a changed outcome—it changes you.
• My suffering is a doorway to see the face of God. 
• An entitled anger says, "I don't deserve this pain" and keeps me from seeing God's hand. 

For more encouragment, follow Connie at WeedsSeedsandBeautifulThings.com.