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JFH Devotionals by J.M. Farro


Let God Use Your Pain


"You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good." - Genesis 50:20 NLT

I saw a movie years ago with a tough character who had a military background. He and a civilian in the film were engaged in a fierce battle against enemy forces. At a critical point in the fight, the civilian suddenly visualized a scene that claimed the life of a cherished family member years before. As he froze in fear and dread, the soldier barked out to him, “Use it!

The Holy Spirit has brought this lesson to my mind many times when I’ve been in some of my own battles with the enemy of our souls, Satan, and when I have focused on my hurt and hardship, becoming paralyzed with fear and doubt. I’ve discovered that if I rely on God’s strength and guidance, and if I refuse to become bitter or overcome with fear, He will mightily use my pain to benefit me and others.

Ever notice how it encourages us when we hear a powerful testimony of victory from someone who has already been through what we are experiencing ourselves? Knowing that these folks have walked in our shoes, and hearing how the Lord came through for them, can gladden our hearts and fill us with a fresh sense of hope.

Remember the story of Joseph in the Bible, who was sold into slavery by his brothers, and thrown into prison for a crime he didn’t commit? Through years of agonizing mistreatment and injustice, Joseph never lost his faith in God. When he was finally able to confront his brothers after becoming the prime minister of Egypt, he told them, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good.” (Genesis 50:20 NLT) We can say the same thing to Satan whenever he comes against us, knowing that God has promised to work all things together for our good. (Romans 8:28)

If you have walked through periods of suffering and hard times – relying on God’s grace and guidance, and refusing to become bitter or filled with self-pity – then you have the potential for powerful ministry. If you will ask God to turn your misery into ministry – and if you will cooperate with Him by being sensitive and obedient to His Spirit’s leading in the process – He will enable you to reach and impact a hurting world for Christ!

Prayer: Lord, whenever I go through painful trials, don’t let my pain go to waste. Help me to cooperate with You as You bring great good out of every difficulty, hardship, and heartache. Remind me to ask You continually for comfort and strength. Fill me with Your joy to sustain me every moment of every day. Guard me from discouragement and despair. Thank You that as I keep my eyes on You and Your promises, You will bless me and use me in new and exciting ways for Your glory!

- J. M. Farro

 

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This Wednesday, October 22, 2025
SINGLES
Phil Wickham Fear Has No Power - Single [Fair Trade]

This Friday, October 24, 2025
ALBUMS
John Allan untitled EP [Centricity]
Dan Bremnes The Villain - EP [Curb]
Clear Convictions Endure (2025 Remaster) [Resuscitation]
Fepeste This World Ain't Mine to Change [Velvet Blue]
gio. FINE BY ME [Capitol CMG]
God Behind Bars Music Live From Angola Prison Vol. 1 [Provident]
Hulvey HE WILL RETURN - EP [Reach]
Brandon Lake Amazon Music Songline [Provident]
Latter Day Exploits Within Consumed (Expanded Edition) [Charon Collective]
MORIAH Nice Life - EP [F2]
Tyson Motsenbocker Modern Worries [Tooth & Nail]
Smalltown Poets St. Augustine (independent)
Zahriya Zachary Rediscovery [Bethel]

SINGLES
29:11 Worship, Zion Rempel You Never Fail (feat. Emily Guy) - Single [DREAM]
Joe L Barnes Grief, Joy, Gratitude - Single [Provident]
Chad Cory, Zacardi Cortez My First Love (Remix) - Single [DREAM]
Leanna Crawford Beginning Of Your Grace - Single [Provident]
darthy Juniper Tree - Single [WieRok]
EJ Swavv & Jericko Love Like This - Single [Syntax]
Emerson Day Midnight Hour - Single [Fair Trade]
Good Weather Forecast lows2highs - Single [DREAM]
goodwill. REST - Single [Syntax]
Grace + Max Rich - Single [WieRok]
Kelo Car Freestyle - Single [Syntax]
Vic Lucas I Need You (ft. IsaiahLaRoi) - Single [Syntax]
Jamie Macdonald You Can't Take My Song - Single [Capitol CMG]
Myles Maestro No Place - Single [Syntax]
Mercy Tribe Music The King is in the Room (feat. Ayiesha Woods) - Single (independent)
Mountains in the Sea You Never Fail (feat. Emily Guy) - Single [DREAM]
Razzie & Glenn Ray Second Chances - Single [Syntax]
Seph Schlueter Already On The Way (feat. Benjamin William Hastings) - Single [Provident]
Tomb Slayer The Christmas Lamb (feat. Khristian Dentley & Sarah Whittemore) - Single [Tomb Slayer]
tonyxtrotter, Yung Drew, Wayne Klassik HOLY HOLY HOLY - Single [Syntax]
The Undertaking! All Smiles - Single (independent)
Unseen Faith Cold Resolve - Single [Rottweiler Records]
Kim Zamolo Your Ways Are Higher - Single (independent)

VINYL
Clear Convictions Endure [Resuscitation]

Next Friday, October 31, 2025
ALBUMS
Hope Deferred Darkness Remains [The Charon Collective]
MORIAH Nice Life - EP [F2]
Testimony of Apocalypse Agony in the Garden [Roxx Records]

SINGLES
Dreamers My Heart His Home - Single [DREAM]
Roxanne Grace Try Again - Single [DREAM]
Lock & Chi Do To Me - Single (independent)
John Long Simple Pursuit - Single (independent)
Warren Zeiders How Great Thou Art - Single [Warner]


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