Solid Joys Daily Devotional Grace Denied and Supplied
Jan 7, 2026
Explore the duality of grace in times of suffering. Discover how afflictions can deepen our reliance on inner strength and the challenges of the narrow path to life. Learn about Paul's struggle with his thorn and how God's answer is not always relief but a reminder of sufficient grace. Through personal stories, hear how prayer can bring unexpected help. Ultimately, reflect on how grace denied can lead to grace supplied, revealing a greater purpose for our struggles.
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Suffering Sharpens Need For Sustaining Grace
- Suffering often intensifies heart weariness and makes the narrow path to life feel unbearably hard.
- John Piper notes that God's grace can arrive as sustaining strength amid unrelieved affliction.
Grace Supplied Within Grace Denied
- God sometimes denies the specific grace we ask for but supplies a more fitting grace within that denial.
- Paul responded by boasting in weakness so Christ's power would rest on him.
Stranded On Interstate, Help Arrived After Prayer
- On a hot July day their car died 20 miles from town and no one stopped to help.
- After praying, a mechanic arrived, fixed the car, and John Piper shared the gospel with him.
