So glad I stumbled on this older video today. Such a blessing, Joni. Coming out the other side of Stage 2 breast cancer. Had the whole shebang…5 months chemo, double mastectomy, 25 rounds of radiation, reconstructive surgery followed by 5 days in the hospital from an infection. God HAS been faithful and “ever present in a time of trouble.”
Hello Joni my name is David, thank you for your message of encouragement, I am dealing with liver cancer and was told today that my ANC White Blood Cells are extremely low, which means my immune system is down even more. Please keep me in prayer. Thank you
Joni looks more beautiful today than she ever has. I'm see it in her soul also. God bless you Joni. My cousin's daughter did the same thing at 18 years of age, broke her neck and that was over 10 years ago. She dove in 3 feet of water. You have been her inspiration. She has been mine. God bless you. My prayers are with you.
Really needed this message. I am a caregiver to my 40 year old son with a form of Parkinson's that is severe and progressive and in only four years has robbed him of his mobility and left him withering in excruciating pain - thank you Joni for being a beacon of light in my darkness
I too was hit with a fast and demobilizing form of pd four years ago. Sent me to a wheelchair within a year. Was immobile for 1.5 years got out of the chair with levodopa but got my strength back with adding the B1 therapy. Google Parkinson’s and the B1 Therapy.
"Just when you find yourself against a dead-end wall with no resources, with no where to turn, God tells you to turn around and do the impossible--walk through the wall. And lo and behold, who do you find in the middle of that wall? Jesus! Jesus who was such an expert at walking through walls, enabling you to do the impossible. I don't know what kind of headache or heartache you're going through this day, but I want you to remember that God permits the things that He hates to accomplish the things that He loves. And what does He love? Christ in you, the hope of glory." Oh, how I was encouraged by this today. Thank you and may God continue to richly bless you Joni
Hi Joni, thank you for your encouraging word❤ I was diagnosed with leukemia July 2023. It was a shock. The chemo has been debilitating. I have an excellent care team, a very supportive husband. and Jesus is walking me thru this. What a wonderful opportunity to share my faith. The medication is doing what it's supposed to. Dr upped chances of remission from 30% to 50%. Due to the positive response after 2 rounds of IV chemo (in addition to tablets taken daily), the Dr is amazed. I know my Redeemer liveth, thank you Lord Jesus!
Dear Joni, you're such a blessing to many and a great warrior in Christ! Tonight my soul is downcast with many burdens I can't bear. But I'm on my own and no one is around. I stumble at this video and feel like you're speaking to me personally, encouraging me with your own story and Bible verses. Thank you so so much! I don't know how you can do it. I really admire you! And I'm so thankful to God for creating you🙏🏻
God bless you Joni. I too went through cancer five years ago and I almost couldn't pray while I was waiting for surgery, I just kept waiting for God. Thank God I only had radiation after and not chemotherapy like you. You are such an example of what a Christian should be like and I pray that God keeps you in the palm of his hand. I am so glad he healed you too. Again may God bless you and your husband and your ministry.
I needed to hear this today. It is a spiritual battle. God will fight for me if I ask Him. I have debilitating illnesses throughout my body. My social life has disappeared, my family has distanced themselves, my church doesn't see me. My husband is my main contact and help. His prayers keep me going.
Joni, Every time I listen to you I am thoroughly blessed to see how steadfast and joyful the Holy Spirit has made you! One day in heaven you will know how beautiful God has made you because your image will be that of Christ! And you will see how many you encouraged in your bringing God glory in your suffering. I thank God and pray for you every day!!!!!
Joni - even this was 11 years ago it speaks to me today! Such is the word of God! God continue to bless and supply you-He certainly will, faithful daughter! Blessings...
Joni - i am Robin Matulich's friend and my nephew's wife is Paige Brown who contacted you to see if you would contact Robin after her accident. Robin is a long time friend and am so grateful for your words of encouragement to her. She is in the beginning and doing so very well and your words of encouragement mean so much to her, her family and her friends.
I am so amazed how Joni focuses on the Lord and He gives her strength which we all can have. I love hearing all of her stories. They give me so much hope.
Joni, It's a couple of years now since your last bout with cancer....but your ministry has not ended with the cancer. It's 4:00 AM and I"ve been up since 10:00 PM battling my own hell with chronic severe pain....and I came upon this piece by you that I had not seen. You always look so beautiful, manicured and polished...but what ministered to me the most were the candid shots of you...no makeup; pain on your face. Those tell the real story. And those were the photos that most resonated with me. Thank you for sharing them. It is tempting, as you know, not only to succumb to bitterness at God, a lack of gratitude for his gifts, anger at the "hand we are dealt" (as though it was by chance or some kind of cosmic game of poker!), fear of what the future holds, but to accuse his very character and loving nature. and it is these misrepresentations of his loving, merciful, gracious, nature that are the most dangerous. Thank you for your images of the battlefield. Because it truly is war. Keep up the good fight. stand strong in the grace he gives and when all is done, to STAND. You stand tall in that wheelchair Joni....when it is all done on this earth, you will STAND on two feet instead of four wheels. Keep up the good fight. (it bears repeating) You are much loved, here on earth as you are in heaven.
I have chronic fatigue from a car accident in 2012. I had a concussion and stressed muscles in my neck. The Lord healed me miraculously!! Many people prayed for me! Now, I embrace the chronic fatigue (which surfaced 3 years ago) b/c He says my grace is sufficient. 🕊️. It is a spiritual battle. You have to understand what God says about suffering…consider it all joy.
God bless you, NR. Our prayers for peace and healing are with you. If you would like to share more with us - let us know how we can pray for you, please reach to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. In Christ, - Stephanie
This is the absolutely best explanation I have heard about suffering..... making Jesus famous ☺️ God bless you Joni and Ken ✨ for allowing God to use your story. 💕
I love Joni...she has helped me so much of my Journey Through Cancer....wrote her and she sent a letter time at one of most difficult times going through cancer.....This is an amazing video..Just what Jesus prescribed...good medicine!!
Thank you for posting! What an awesome message from a true warrior! I just went through a trial too! And I know exactly what she is talking about! In the midst of darkness and depression, I called out to the God of mercy and He delivered me. The situation has not changed but I have the strength to go on! What a Savior and friend!
Being honest with each other about our sufferings would strengthen each other. To move through suffering alone intensifies the battle. We need each other!
You have been an inspiration ever since I saw your movie as a little girl with club feet. You started a journey for healing of spirit.... Thank you for being willing to share your struggles and victories.....
God bless you and thank you for saying that! You know what? You've got this because God's got you! If you ever find yourself in need of encouragement or prayer, please feel free to reach out to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. They would love the opportunity to pray with!
Thank you Joni for the words of encouragement... My wife(Geetha) suffering with severe back pain.. Which she cannot sleep properly, she is discouraged and turning her face away from God... But I have hope in God, He will open her eyes to see what He is doing... Thanks for your testimony... Glory to God. Amen!!Joni will pray for you.. Jesus knows Joni's pain well than anyone. God be with you!!
I found Joni & Friends after my Intractable Chronic Pain began in 1998. My entire existence radically changed & I knew without God, I didn't have a chance. Joni & Friends was there to point the way to Our Savior with humor, compassion, & His Word. Thank you & Praying for you all to this day!
Hi Joni! I am blessed with your testimony. You have inspired me since my college years. Please pray for my dear husband who has a lung cancer. I look forward to celebrating our wedding anniversary every year. Thank you and God bless us all.
I really can relate to this. i loss a mom of a breast cancer last 1998, then last 2010 I loss a father of a lung cancer, then last 2011 I loss a sister of a colon cancer. Lord... I think this is too much for Joni but I know that your grace is sufficient for her and I know that you wouldnt leave her
Without Jesus, I would have no hope, no joy ...He is truly my EVERYTHING!!! I'm so happy to see this in my "recommended" videos, even though you made this 7 years ago...it is so timely for me today. Joni, I've always admired you so much and hope one day soon to really meet you in heaven and get to see you wearing your new, glorified body!! The headlines of today surely point to the nearness of our being swept up into the loving arms of our Bridegroom!!! I love you sister, God bless you. ♥♥♥
Thank you for this Joni❣️ I’ve been suffering so much in pain, (nothing near as much as you I’m sure) fighting chronic fatigue, chronic costochondritis, and fibromyalgia for 14 years and began pain treatments in October, was improving til I had back surgery in April then all the nerve pain set me back again and I’m Starting over. The treatments are awful! Hallucinations and nausea and dizziness, but they work very slowly. I got out the shower this morning too weak to stand and dress, and picked up My phone to look for encouragement while I waited for some strength from the Lord and your video was exactly what I needed❤ May God continue to bless you with strong health and a well husband and praying friends and family🙏🙏 thank you again for the videos, they’re such a huge encouragement and blessing to me❤
What a beautiful inspiring story of yet another trophy of God's Amazing Grace! Love to you Joni and your wonderful husband Ken. Both of you are valiant warriors for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords … JESUS.
You say everything I feel. I have ovarian cancer. was diagnosed in April 2010 (stage 1-C) had surgery & chemo. lost my hair, but it is okay. God is using this,teaching me, molding me & I'm lean on Him & trust Him. But Dec. 2010, we found it had reoccured. So 6 months of more chemo. June 2011, all looked good again. End of Sept, my #s were back up. Nov. 2011 we knew for sure it had reoccured. So now chemo, indefinitely. But it is okay. God is in control, God is good. I will trust Him.
Joni, I have been put on the front lines of service. I was called to move into a senior living facility. I am using our mutual friend a wheelchair due to a broken back that was not.properly taken care of by the Med. Prof. I am independent and of course Our Father in His sense of humor (I love) decided this was a good place to put a nurse, and a nosey talkative one to boot. We have seen a lady healed that was on hospice, thru prayer. I have had a chance to do as the Lord command us, to preach the gospel.I have been able to make contact with some with dementia with my little, Pete, a Chihuahua,They love to pet him. We do whatever He sets before us. Please pray that I will be salt and light here, and that I will see these dear ones thru His eyes.
Thanks for your encouragement!!! Been a Christian for a long time and have experienced great lost and devastating situations many times. Been waiting for a breakthrough for my prodigal children and the restoration of my marriage. My husband abusive and very controlling. Currently separated for two years now from my husband of 26 years. We both are born again and I brought up my children in the Lord and our family has been torn apart and there have been several attempted suicides. My life, my dreams, my hopes shattered. My health affected by the heartbreak. In all this, I can say with you that God has been faithful to me. That He has carried me through and many battles.
What a beautiful witness from a woman of the Lord - God bless you, Joni! Only the Lord could inspire such belief, surrender, and love - may your witness reach all who need His grace, His hope, and His love. Thank you for encouraging so many in this life! We look forward to the day when you will be fully healed and we worship Him together forever! Much love and many prayers, Anna
"So bizarre and twisted" sounds like my struggle with mental illness. That's why I listen to the Lord, (via your 'Diamonds in the Dust) to renew my mind (and restore my heart). "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. At the beginning of Covid, my heart cried out, "I trust You, Lord!". My friends see a difference in me, as I share how I have learned to embrace God as my Father. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I'm praying for you and Ken!!!!
THank you Joni.a word in its good time will appreciate your prayers.i am a pastors wife,going threw a heart brake, burn-out and now recovering after a big shake and split of our small congragation we have been serving for the last 32 years. Gods blessing Ronit Ovadia karmiel Israel
Very encouraging. This kind of teaching is rarely taught now. Unlike your teaching the shallow superficial teachings on TV are usually used with scripture. So glad you are still teaching with truth and integrity
Thank God for your recovery! I am a cancer survivor myself, not the same stage, but the diagnosis hits you like a mack truck! All I could say was, "Jesus, I need help!" He is faithful. Yes, He pitied me.
Amen.. Hallelujah. May God bless you to be His Firebrand every single person in need of Jesus' love. Greatly encouraged by your life and Ministry 🙇🏼♀️🙇🏼♀️🙇🏼♀️
Isn't God great, watching you Joni, give me strength to smile. Just a month ago, my niece was so sick with cancer. On her dying bed, she was crying Jesus Jesus help me. Lord Lord take away the pain. I looked at her mom, not sure if my brokenness, was for her are the mom. The day after she passed. Thats when I got so, broken hearted and low in spirit. I just love to watch you, you gave a kick to my heart. Pray for us to see each others through the eyes of God. Also that we will be our brothers and sisters keeper.
Thank you for all you do for all us in witnessing for Jesus Christ. You are an inspiration. I did not know you were on RUclips until I saw you tonight. I am going through a hard time right now and somehow God leads me to your site. It has really lifted me up. Thank you again. In Christ,
Oh how your videos have encouraged me. I've had ongoing back problems since 10/2018, several surgeries since & I'm still struggling to walk & also daily chronic pain..next week another MRI, I Survive on prayer & meds. I couldn't do this without Jesus Christ who strengthens me moment by moment❤
I love the strength and power of God in you to His Eternal Glory. Amazing wonderful words of life...greater so there is no doubt but Christ in you! Praise His Holy Name.
Thank you so much for such an encouraging message!! I love you Joni can’t wait to meet you when we all get to Heaven!! Soon very soon we are going to see our KING!!
greetings from the philippines! thank you so much joni for your videos. they have been our encouragement when my wife had stage 3b breast cancer and went through chemo, mastectomy, and radiation therapy two years ago. may the Lord continue to give you favor that people searching the internet find your website, videos and books to give hope, strength and find Jesus.
It will always be a privilege to be used of God in His ministry. Many are called but few are chosen. Mat.22:14 To God be all the Glory! With love from the Philippines❤❤❤
Thank you for your ministry. It is very powerful and inspiring to me. I also have a disability. I was struck by a vehicle at a young age. To see how Jesus Christ has brought you through in a miraculous way. God takes situations that are broken and uses them for the sake of His glory in wonderful ways that only he can . Again, thank you for your ministry. You have a very strong message to tell others. God bless you!
Thank you for showing me-- us--how our Lord has recycled your severe trials into something so blessed--so helpful --for so many others! Nothing is random in this world especially for God's children. I needed to hear this today!
Hi Joni and Ken!! Thank you for making this video Joni. By God's grace and your obedience you have blessed more ppl then you can ever imagine... Together yielding to God's way over your way you and Ken move mountains everyday! We are close in age... We have grown older together in different "worlds" yet in the same body... THE BODY OF CHRIST,
I have a much smaller battle in comparison, but fewer supports and resources. However, God has ALWAYS rewarded me "pressed down, shaken together and flowing over" when I trust Him. I'm so glad Joni, that God is using you in this way. So many people get focused on the physical. We are of course, in that struggle. But the more important struggle for me is obeying Christ. This is the prayer I ask for. That God would help me to obey Him in a way that delights Him. Thank you for sharing so much of your life so that others of us can take heart! (Housebound mother and grandmother).
excellent..so relate to this as I am in the midst of battling stage 3, cancer as well. Had the chemo, and knew of God's sustaining grace through the outpouring of support from my church. However, prior to surgery and going through surgery, it has not been as easy, and has been a huge spiritual battle. It's like walking in the dark...not knowing God's peace or presence..but still having to cry out yo the Lord, as the Psalms, in Psalm 72. Thankful to know God heard Joni's cries, and proved Himself to be sufficient. She is such a testimony of God's truth. I hope to be as valiant, by God helping me too.
Joni, dear sister in Christ. How you e courage me .Each morning as I wait on some relief from chronic pain, the little medications give, I click on your messages. And I feel both inspired to face my days challenges and ashamed that my troubles are so few compared to what you face. But through it all...."I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God". Please pray I am a better caregiver for my sister who needs me. And the neighbor lady who has Alzheimer's. And anyone who needs my help. Thank you
Hey Joni. Thank you for following God's direction for you. You have been a blessing to me over the years. I have many physical issues myself as well as brain cancer that's not curable. But I also serve a God who is able. I haven't had any new cancer growth in over 6 years. Glory to God that He is still in the healing business! My thoughts and prayers for you. 🙏
T-hank you, Joni, once again. I am 78yearsold and although I have had a full life, I still need prayer; I still need to see my 87yesr old husband Confess his need for Jesus
Joni I have watch you for years, almost thirty six years , I was 25 years old when I excepted our Savior in my heart. My life hasn't always been easy. But with five growned children and 7 grandchildren. And they All know the Lord and their spouses know Our Lord . I can't wipe this smile off my face. If I tryed . Even though my life fills like it has been in Hell's hallways sometimes. But I will never be in hell because of our Lord love. "But your testimony and your life in our God, Has Helped me deal with the battles of everyday life's struggles Yes Johnny helping others have healed my life's sarrows, you see Johnny I take care of the Elderly's their memory and Physical needs. When they ask me how do you keep that smile on your face , I say God saids laughter is a good medicine. And my job has allowed me to bring lost souls to Christ. And remind them On their death bed, Jesus is waiting, go home with the Angels when they come calling. But God has used your life to touch my life, To keep me Doing his will no matter what life is about that day. God's Streagth is in me. When life drops you to your knees it's the best place to be. Joni you are amazing. From 66 year old sister in the Lord. I Loves my work. God and Family. Thank you ! praying for you to keep loving us by sharing your life. And your family pain. Estella
Dear Joni and friends, thank you for the great work you do. Please pray for the healing of my husband and myself. He has DM and HT. I have loin pains, chest a heart pains. Thank you. God bless
I love you Joni, keep being blessings for others. When I struggle with my problems, listening of what you say about Jesus still loves us, everything make sense.. I pray for you too, Joni,,
I just wanted to say that I (providentially) stumbled across this video while searching for something else. So lovely to see you after only ever hearing about you when I was a child, some 30 years ago, reading one of your books 20 years ago and hearing various things about you from other Christians over the years. Your video has really encouraged me as I am going through a particularly difficult time of spiritual warfare and I could not have described my situation any more eloquently than you have yours. We may be facing different troubles & problems, but the source and spiritual aspects of the fight remain the same. Thank you so much for sharing this, Joni! You truly are a representation of the woman of proverbs who ‘openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness’ (Prov 31:26). Thanks for the encouragement to keep going and may God continue to bless you and use you for His glory x
Thank you Joni. Even though this is 12 years old and Ihave never had cancer this really brought me encouragement. I have been abusive relationships. Thank you again Joni. God Bless
Amen. I love you, Joni. Praise God for your testimony and example, going forward and encouraging God's people. God is sovereign and promises to never leave us nor forsake us, no matter what we go through. Hugs to you.
Joni, thank you for your uplifting spirit. Thank you for trusting, causing others to understand that they can trust him though we don't know what he is doing. Trusting is like lying back on a feather pillow, and relaxing, knowing God is in control. So thankful that he loves us, and sends people like you and Ken to help us find that place of trust. The love of God is far greater than we could ever hope for. Thank you for sharing your and Ken's walk through this world.
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So glad I stumbled on this older video today. Such a blessing, Joni. Coming out the other side of Stage 2 breast cancer. Had the whole shebang…5 months chemo, double mastectomy, 25 rounds of radiation, reconstructive surgery followed by 5 days in the hospital from an infection. God HAS been faithful and “ever present in a time of trouble.”
Hello Joni my name is David, thank you for your message of encouragement, I am dealing with liver cancer and was told today that my ANC White Blood Cells are extremely low, which means my immune system is down even more. Please keep me in prayer. Thank you
Joni looks more beautiful today than she ever has. I'm see it in her soul also. God bless you Joni. My cousin's daughter did the same thing at 18 years of age, broke her neck and that was over 10 years ago. She dove in 3 feet of water. You have been her inspiration. She has been mine. God bless you. My prayers are with you.
Really needed this message. I am a caregiver to my 40 year old son with a form of Parkinson's that is severe and progressive and in only four years has robbed him of his mobility and left him withering in excruciating pain - thank you Joni for being a beacon of light in my darkness
I too was hit with a fast and demobilizing form of pd four years ago. Sent me to a wheelchair within a year. Was immobile for 1.5 years got out of the chair with levodopa but got my strength back with adding the B1 therapy. Google Parkinson’s and the B1 Therapy.
"Just when you find yourself against a dead-end wall with no resources, with no where to turn, God tells you to turn around and do the impossible--walk through the wall. And lo and behold, who do you find in the middle of that wall? Jesus! Jesus who was such an expert at walking through walls, enabling you to do the impossible. I don't know what kind of headache or heartache you're going through this day, but I want you to remember that God permits the things that He hates to accomplish the things that He loves. And what does He love? Christ in you, the hope of glory." Oh, how I was encouraged by this today. Thank you and may God continue to richly bless you Joni
Hi Joni, thank you for your encouraging word❤ I was diagnosed with leukemia July 2023. It was a shock. The chemo has been debilitating. I have an excellent care team, a very supportive husband. and Jesus is walking me thru this. What a wonderful opportunity to share my faith. The medication is doing what it's supposed to. Dr upped chances of remission from 30% to 50%. Due to the positive response after 2 rounds of IV chemo (in addition to tablets taken daily), the Dr is amazed. I know my Redeemer liveth, thank you Lord Jesus!
YOU ARE A REAL WARRIOR, AND SO IS YOUR HUSBAND. GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU.
Thank you Join, your always in my Prayers.
Dear Joni, you're such a blessing to many and a great warrior in Christ! Tonight my soul is downcast with many burdens I can't bear. But I'm on my own and no one is around. I stumble at this video and feel like you're speaking to me personally, encouraging me with your own story and Bible verses. Thank you so so much! I don't know how you can do it. I really admire you! And I'm so thankful to God for creating you🙏🏻
Just read this. Hope you are doing better
God bless you Joni. I too went through cancer five years ago and I almost couldn't pray while I was waiting for surgery, I just kept waiting for God. Thank God I only had radiation after and not chemotherapy like you. You are such an example of what a Christian should be like and I pray that God keeps you in the palm of his hand. I am so glad he healed you too. Again may God bless you and your husband and your ministry.
I needed to hear this today. It is a spiritual battle. God will fight for me if I ask Him. I have debilitating illnesses throughout my body. My social life has disappeared, my family has distanced themselves, my church doesn't see me. My husband is my main contact and help. His prayers keep me going.
I am so very sorry and praying for you
This was recoded 11 years ago - and STILL it ministers to people. People like me. Thank you LORD snd thank you Joni ❤️
Joni, Every time I listen to you I am thoroughly blessed to see how steadfast and joyful the Holy Spirit has made you! One day in heaven you will know how beautiful God has made you because your image will be that of Christ! And you will see how many you encouraged in your bringing God glory in your suffering. I thank God and pray for you every day!!!!!
She's such A 💎 Just Jewelry 😆
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Joni - even this was 11 years ago it speaks to me today! Such is the word of God! God continue to bless and supply you-He certainly will, faithful daughter! Blessings...
Ken you are a rear and special gem God bless you dearly Ken you are such a tower of strength 🙏🏾
Joni - i am Robin Matulich's friend and my nephew's wife is Paige Brown who contacted you to see if you would contact Robin after her accident. Robin is a long time friend and am so grateful for your words of encouragement to her. She is in the beginning and doing so very well and your words of encouragement mean so much to her, her family and her friends.
I am so amazed how Joni focuses on the Lord and He gives her strength which we all can have. I love hearing all of her stories. They give me so much hope.
Joni, It's a couple of years now since your last bout with cancer....but your ministry has not ended with the cancer. It's 4:00 AM and I"ve been up since 10:00 PM battling my own hell with chronic severe pain....and I came upon this piece by you that I had not seen. You always look so beautiful, manicured and polished...but what ministered to me the most were the candid shots of you...no makeup; pain on your face. Those tell the real story. And those were the photos that most resonated with me. Thank you for sharing them. It is tempting, as you know, not only to succumb to bitterness at God, a lack of gratitude for his gifts, anger at the "hand we are dealt" (as though it was by chance or some kind of cosmic game of poker!), fear of what the future holds, but to accuse his very character and loving nature. and it is these misrepresentations of his loving, merciful, gracious, nature that are the most dangerous. Thank you for your images of the battlefield. Because it truly is war. Keep up the good fight. stand strong in the grace he gives and when all is done, to STAND. You stand tall in that wheelchair Joni....when it is all done on this earth, you will STAND on two feet instead of four wheels. Keep up the good fight. (it bears repeating) You are much loved, here on earth as you are in heaven.
May we never covet life more that the One who gave us life.
Joni I am over 70 and have followed and shared you for years. God continue to bless you richly. We are praying for you all.
You and your husband are such a great encouragement, God bless you both richly!
I have chronic fatigue from a car accident in 2012. I had a concussion and stressed muscles in my neck. The Lord healed me miraculously!! Many people prayed for me! Now, I embrace the chronic fatigue (which surfaced 3 years ago) b/c He says my grace is sufficient. 🕊️. It is a spiritual battle. You have to understand what God says about suffering…consider it all joy.
Facing a possible cancer reoccurrence, found out today on my scan. Thank you, this really encouraged me.
God bless you, NR. Our prayers for peace and healing are with you. If you would like to share more with us - let us know how we can pray for you, please reach to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. In Christ, - Stephanie
Good word Joni. I heard u speak several years ago in Pikesville MD. I told u then that you're my girl. You still are!
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This is the absolutely best explanation I have heard about suffering..... making Jesus famous ☺️
God bless you Joni and Ken ✨ for allowing God to use your story. 💕
God Bless You Joni Eareckson Tada!
Amen :-)
Praise God for you Joni! I need that message so bad right now. I will listen to you over and over again! God Loves you and so do I!
I love Joni...she has helped me so much of my Journey Through Cancer....wrote her and she sent a letter time at one of most difficult times going through cancer.....This is an amazing video..Just what Jesus prescribed...good medicine!!
Thank you dear Joni You are precious
I listen to periodically. It's such an important message. And now I'm facing cancer a 3rd time. So this is doubly important for me.
Thank you Joni
Thank you for posting! What an awesome message from a true warrior! I just went through a trial too! And I know exactly what she is talking about! In the midst of darkness and depression, I called out to the God of mercy and He delivered me. The situation has not changed but I have the strength to go on! What a Savior and friend!
She is an angel.
She really is.
Thank you God
She really is! I've followed her since the middle 80's. I am also disabled. She has been such an inspiration to me and so many others! God BLESS HER!
Being honest with each other about our sufferings would strengthen each other. To move through suffering alone intensifies the battle. We need each other!
We sure do! Bless you for sharing!
We sure do! God bless you for sharing!
You have been an inspiration ever since I saw your movie as a little girl with club feet. You started a journey for healing of spirit.... Thank you for being willing to share your struggles and victories.....
Hello Joni I just started my life in a wheelchair ur such inspiration love you
God bless you and thank you for saying that! You know what? You've got this because God's got you! If you ever find yourself in need of encouragement or prayer, please feel free to reach out to our Response Department at response@joniandfriends.org. They would love the opportunity to pray with!
Thank you Joni for the words of encouragement... My wife(Geetha) suffering with severe back pain.. Which she cannot sleep properly, she is discouraged and turning her face away from God... But I have hope in God, He will open her eyes to see what He is doing... Thanks for your testimony... Glory to God. Amen!!Joni will pray for you.. Jesus knows Joni's pain well than anyone. God be with you!!
I found Joni & Friends after my Intractable Chronic Pain began in 1998. My entire existence radically changed & I knew without God, I didn't have a chance. Joni & Friends was there to point the way to Our Savior with humor, compassion, & His Word. Thank you & Praying for you all to this day!
Thank you!!! You don't know how much your words help me now. I will pray for you, Joni.
Hi Joni!
I am blessed with your testimony. You have inspired me since my college years. Please pray for my dear husband who has a lung cancer. I look forward to celebrating our wedding anniversary every year. Thank you and God bless us all.
Thank you for sharing, I needed this. Please pray for me, just buried my precious son who was in the prime of life...
I really can relate to this. i loss a mom of a breast cancer last 1998, then last 2010 I loss a father of a lung cancer, then last 2011 I loss a sister of a colon cancer. Lord... I think this is too much for Joni but I know that your grace is sufficient for her and I know that you wouldnt leave her
Without Jesus, I would have no hope, no joy ...He is truly my EVERYTHING!!! I'm so happy to see this in my "recommended" videos, even though you made this 7 years ago...it is so timely for me today. Joni, I've always admired you so much and hope one day soon to really meet you in heaven and get to see you wearing your new, glorified body!! The headlines of today surely point to the nearness of our being swept up into the loving arms of our Bridegroom!!! I love you sister, God bless you. ♥♥♥
Thank you for this Joni❣️ I’ve been suffering so much in pain, (nothing near as much as you I’m sure) fighting chronic fatigue, chronic costochondritis, and fibromyalgia for 14 years and began pain treatments in October, was improving til I had back surgery in April then all the nerve pain set me back again and I’m
Starting over. The treatments are awful! Hallucinations and nausea and dizziness, but they work very slowly. I got out the shower this morning too weak to stand and dress, and picked up
My phone to look for encouragement while I waited for some strength from the Lord and your video was exactly what I needed❤ May God continue to bless you with strong health and a well husband and praying friends and family🙏🙏 thank you again for the videos, they’re such a huge encouragement and blessing to me❤
I love Joni and wish there were thousands of her videos online.
What a beautiful inspiring story of yet another trophy of God's Amazing Grace! Love to you Joni and your wonderful husband Ken. Both of you are valiant warriors for the King of Kings and Lord of Lords … JESUS.
You say everything I feel. I have ovarian cancer. was diagnosed in April 2010 (stage 1-C) had surgery & chemo. lost my hair, but it is okay. God is using this,teaching me, molding me & I'm lean on Him & trust Him. But Dec. 2010, we found it had reoccured. So 6 months of more chemo. June 2011, all looked good again. End of Sept, my #s were back up. Nov. 2011 we knew for sure it had reoccured. So now chemo, indefinitely. But it is okay. God is in control, God is good. I will trust Him.
Hope your journey is continuing to look-up in His love and strength🙏❤:)
I'm so sorry, I have ovarian Cancer too stage 3
Joni, I have been put on the front lines of service. I was called to move into a senior living facility. I am using our mutual friend a wheelchair due to a broken back that was not.properly taken care of by the Med. Prof. I am independent and of course Our Father in His sense of humor (I love) decided this was a good place to put a nurse, and a nosey talkative one to boot. We have seen a lady healed that was on hospice, thru prayer. I have had a chance to do as the Lord command us, to preach the gospel.I have been able to make contact with some with dementia with my little, Pete, a Chihuahua,They love to pet him. We do whatever He sets before us. Please pray that I will be salt and light here, and that I will see these dear ones thru His eyes.
Praying HIS LIGHT will shine through you, Patsy, everyday❤:)
Sending many 🙏🙏's your way!!
Thanks for your encouragement!!! Been a Christian for a long time and have experienced great lost and devastating situations many times. Been waiting for a breakthrough for my prodigal children and the restoration of my marriage. My husband abusive and very controlling. Currently separated for two years now from my husband of 26 years. We both are born again and I brought up my children in the Lord and our family has been torn apart and there have been several attempted suicides. My life, my dreams, my hopes shattered. My health affected by the heartbreak. In all this, I can say with you that God has been faithful to me. That He has carried me through and many battles.
What an amazing woman... I pray to God we can, as women of Christ, show the same Godliness... 🙏🙏♥️♥️
Thank you for sharing. I'm encouraged and blessed ❤ You're special. Keep smiling for Jesus.
What a beautiful witness from a woman of the Lord - God bless you, Joni! Only the Lord could inspire such belief, surrender, and love - may your witness reach all who need His grace, His hope, and His love. Thank you for encouraging so many in this life! We look forward to the day when you will be fully healed and we worship Him together forever! Much love and many prayers, Anna
Such a testimony -Faith is expecting daily until our Victory Comes.
Praise the Lord for being a living testimony of the power, hope and strenght that we can all find in Jesus!! Be blessed
"So bizarre and twisted" sounds like my struggle with mental illness. That's why I listen to the Lord, (via your 'Diamonds in the Dust) to renew my mind (and restore my heart). "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.
At the beginning of Covid, my heart cried out, "I trust You, Lord!". My friends see a difference in me, as I share how I have learned to embrace God as my Father. Thank you for sharing your journey with all of us. I'm praying for you and Ken!!!!
thank you for enduring! I think of your faith often & pray for you & Ken !
Keep going Joni! He's coming !!!
THank you Joni.a word in its good time will appreciate your prayers.i am a pastors wife,going threw a heart brake, burn-out and now recovering after a big shake and split of our small congragation we have been serving for the last 32 years. Gods blessing Ronit Ovadia karmiel Israel
Very encouraging. This kind of teaching is rarely taught now. Unlike your teaching the shallow superficial teachings on TV are usually used with scripture. So glad you are still teaching with truth and integrity
Wow. You know Joni, that wheelchair of yours is really a chariot. You are truly a Chosen One. Thank you.
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What an incredible example of Christ likeness. Praying for you sister, please pray for me.
Thank God for your recovery! I am a cancer survivor myself, not the same stage, but the diagnosis hits you like a mack truck! All I could say was, "Jesus, I need help!" He is faithful. Yes, He pitied me.
Love you Joni💕 I have followed your life’s mission to the Glory of our Heavenly Father for almost 40 years.
I love you and your precious husband. Thank God for you.
Thank you for your light the shine through the darkness.
Amen.. Hallelujah. May God bless you to be His Firebrand every single person in need of Jesus' love.
Greatly encouraged by your life and Ministry 🙇🏼♀️🙇🏼♀️🙇🏼♀️
i see and hear Jesus every time I listen to you. Thank you for that amazing rush of joy!
Thank you, your such a blessing, Thank you Jesus for this beautiful woman of God.
Isn't God great, watching you Joni, give me strength to smile. Just a month ago, my niece was so sick with cancer. On her dying bed, she was crying Jesus Jesus help me. Lord Lord take away the pain. I looked at her mom, not sure if my brokenness, was for her are the mom. The day after she passed. Thats when I got so, broken hearted and low in spirit. I just love to watch you, you gave a kick to my heart. Pray for us to see each others through the eyes of God. Also that we will be our brothers and sisters keeper.
Please pray for me, as I do for others experiencing illness, injustice, or a broken heart. My name is Jane.
Thank you for all you do for all us in witnessing for Jesus Christ. You are an inspiration. I did not know you were on RUclips until I saw you tonight. I am going through a hard time right now and somehow God leads me to your site. It has really lifted me up. Thank you again. In Christ,
Oh I cried hard listening to this… Thank you for sharing your story and for making Jesus famous. ♥️
Oh how your videos have encouraged me. I've had ongoing back problems since 10/2018, several surgeries since & I'm still struggling to walk & also daily chronic pain..next week another MRI, I Survive on prayer & meds. I couldn't do this without Jesus Christ who strengthens me moment by moment❤
I love the strength and power of God in you to His Eternal Glory. Amazing wonderful words of life...greater so there is no doubt but Christ in you! Praise His Holy Name.
Thank you so much for such an encouraging message!! I love you Joni can’t wait to meet you when we all get to Heaven!! Soon very soon we are going to see our KING!!
greetings from the philippines! thank you so much joni for your videos. they have been our encouragement when my wife had stage 3b breast cancer and went through chemo, mastectomy, and radiation therapy two years ago. may the Lord continue to give you favor that people searching the internet find your website, videos and books to give hope, strength and find Jesus.
It will always be a privilege to be used of God in His ministry. Many are called but few are chosen. Mat.22:14 To God be all the Glory! With love from the Philippines❤❤❤
Thank you for your ministry. It is very powerful and inspiring to me. I also have a disability. I was struck by a vehicle at a young age.
To see how Jesus Christ has brought you through in a miraculous way. God takes situations that are broken and uses them for the sake of His glory in wonderful ways that only he can .
Again, thank you for your ministry. You have a very strong message to tell others. God bless you!
Thank you for showing me--
us--how our Lord has recycled your severe trials into something so blessed--so helpful
--for so many others! Nothing is random in this world especially for God's children. I needed to hear this today!
Joni, you are such a blessing. You have helped me so much. Thank you.
Hi Joni and Ken!! Thank you for making this video Joni. By God's grace and your obedience you have blessed more ppl then you can ever imagine... Together yielding to God's way over your way you and Ken move mountains everyday! We are close in age... We have grown older together in different "worlds" yet in the same body... THE BODY OF CHRIST,
I have a much smaller battle in comparison, but fewer supports and resources. However, God has ALWAYS rewarded me "pressed down, shaken together and flowing over" when I trust Him. I'm so glad Joni, that God is using you in this way. So many people get focused on the physical. We are of course, in that struggle. But the more important struggle for me is obeying Christ. This is the prayer I ask for. That God would help me to obey Him in a way that delights Him. Thank you for sharing so much of your life so that others of us can take heart! (Housebound mother and grandmother).
And when you go Home, I believe you will hear, Well done, faithful daughter and all will see the Glory your life brought to Him.
Thank you, Joni, for your encouragement.
I love you, Joni!
Just as Mr. Ken Tada says: "She is a warrior!" (And so is Mr. Tada.)
This just brought me to tears. Her strength is beautiful. We all fight a battle in our own ways.
excellent..so relate to this as I am in the midst of battling stage 3, cancer as well. Had the chemo, and knew of God's sustaining grace through the outpouring of support from my church. However, prior to surgery and going through surgery, it has not been as easy, and has been a huge spiritual battle. It's like walking in the dark...not knowing God's peace or presence..but still having to cry out yo the Lord, as the Psalms, in Psalm 72. Thankful to know God heard Joni's cries, and proved Himself to be sufficient. She is such a testimony of God's truth. I hope to be as valiant, by God helping me too.
Joni God is speaking though you.Amen🎉
Joni, dear sister in Christ. How you e courage me .Each morning as I wait on some relief from chronic pain, the little medications give, I click on your messages. And I feel both inspired to face my days challenges and ashamed that my troubles are so few compared to what you face. But through it all...."I've learned to trust in Jesus, I've learned to trust in God".
Please pray I am a better caregiver for my sister who needs me. And the neighbor lady who has Alzheimer's. And anyone who needs my help. Thank you
Thank you Joni again for this AMEN message 🙌
Hey Joni. Thank you for following God's direction for you. You have been a blessing to me over the years. I have many physical issues myself as well as brain cancer that's not curable. But I also serve a God who is able. I haven't had any new cancer growth in over 6 years. Glory to God that He is still in the healing business! My thoughts and prayers for you. 🙏
T-hank you, Joni, once again. I am 78yearsold and although I have had a full life, I still need prayer; I still need to see my 87yesr old husband Confess his need for Jesus
I so much appreciate you all these years in our Lord JESUS. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
What a Beautiful God, a Beautiful Savior and what a Beautiful Joni!!!!❤🙌🙏Thank you Joni!
Joni I have watch you for years, almost thirty six years , I was 25 years old when I excepted our Savior in my heart. My life hasn't always been easy. But with five growned children and 7 grandchildren. And they All know the Lord and their spouses know Our Lord .
I can't wipe this smile off my face.
If I tryed . Even though my life fills like it has been in Hell's hallways sometimes. But I will never be in hell because of our Lord love.
"But your testimony and your life in our God, Has Helped me deal with the battles of everyday life's struggles
Yes Johnny helping others have healed my life's sarrows, you see Johnny I take care of the Elderly's their memory and Physical needs.
When they ask me how do you keep that smile on your face ,
I say God saids laughter is a good medicine.
And my job has allowed me to bring lost souls to Christ. And remind them On their death bed, Jesus is waiting, go home with the Angels when they come calling. But God has used your life to touch my life, To keep me
Doing his will no matter what life is about that day. God's
Streagth is in me. When life drops you to your knees it's the best place to be.
Joni you are amazing.
From 66 year old sister in the Lord.
I Loves my work.
God and Family.
Thank you !
praying for you to keep loving us by sharing your life. And your family pain.
Estella
Dear Joni and friends, thank you for the great work you do.
Please pray for the healing of my husband and myself.
He has DM and HT.
I have loin pains, chest a heart pains.
Thank you.
God bless
I love you Joni, keep being blessings for others. When I struggle with my problems, listening of what you say about Jesus still loves us, everything make sense.. I pray for you too, Joni,,
I just wanted to say that I (providentially) stumbled across this video while searching for something else.
So lovely to see you after only ever hearing about you when I was a child, some 30 years ago, reading one of your books 20 years ago and hearing various things about you from other Christians over the years.
Your video has really encouraged me as I am going through a particularly difficult time of spiritual warfare and I could not have described my situation any more eloquently than you have yours. We may be facing different troubles & problems, but the source and spiritual aspects of the fight remain the same.
Thank you so much for sharing this, Joni!
You truly are a representation of the woman of proverbs who ‘openeth her mouth with wisdom and in her tongue is the law of kindness’ (Prov 31:26).
Thanks for the encouragement to keep going and may God continue to bless you and use you for His glory x
Thank you so much for you kind response. We are so glad you have found this video and have found encouragement in it!
Thank you Joni. Even though this is 12 years old and Ihave never had cancer this really brought me encouragement. I have been abusive relationships. Thank you again Joni. God Bless
Amen. I love you, Joni. Praise God for your testimony and example, going forward and encouraging God's people. God is sovereign and promises to never leave us nor forsake us, no matter what we go through. Hugs to you.
Love you sister so much, you encourage me so so much. May we all dance together one day soon in His kingdom! 🙏🏻
We're so glad that Joni is an encouragement to you! God bless you! - Stephanie
Joni, thank you for your uplifting spirit. Thank you for trusting, causing others to understand that they can trust him though we don't know what he is doing. Trusting is like lying back on a feather pillow, and relaxing, knowing God is in control. So thankful that he loves us, and sends people like you and Ken to help us find that place of trust. The love of God is far greater than we could ever hope for. Thank you for sharing your and Ken's walk through this world.