Welcome to the Paul Tripp podcast, where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David

Tripp connects the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. Suffering. It's not a matter

of if, but a matter of when. Therefore, when suffering enters our door,

it's important that we respond in a way that glorifies God.

But is it actually possible to rejoice in suffering?

In today's episode,

Paul is going to answer that question

with an emphatic yes

as we listen to another session

from his conference,

Portrait of a Struggle.

If you enjoy today's content,

you can purchase the full conference

at store.p.com. Here's Paul, helping us to rejoice in suffering.

Well, realistic expectations surely means these four things. That God for his good purpose has chosen for you to live in this broken world.

I don't know if you think about things this way. I think that in the press of life,

maybe we don't stand back and reflect as much as we should. But the brokenness of the world

around you exposes your heart.

That brokenness is very good at revealing things about you.

For example,

traffic.

You smile.

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