A Meditation in Suffering

In the midst of suffering, this prayer turns the focus from self to God—declaring His glory, His redemption, and His worthiness.

By Ed Wilkins


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Key Scripture

“Because for Your sake I have borne reproach; Dishonor has covered my face.” —Psalms 69:7


🧎‍♂️ Meditation in Suffering

O God, this isn’t about me at all;
It is about You.
It has always been about You.
You alone.

How could I think that any of this was for me?
All of this is to bring You glory.

I can’t see the end.
I don’t know how, but You will be lifted up.
Men will turn to You.
They will know that You alone are God;
The only God who delivers men from Sin.

It is You who rescues,
You who redeems,
You who lifts my soul from the grave.
It is You who has set my feet on a firm foundation.

You are God.
To You I give my life.
To You I offer my worship.
My life is in Your hands.
There is nowhere I would rather be.


Reflection

This meditation is a surrender—not to suffering, but to the sovereignty of God.
It’s a declaration that even pain has purpose when it brings Him glory.
It’s a reminder that redemption is not just a rescue—it’s a revelation of who God is.


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