aIf you ask Lina Abu-Jamra what her “ministry” is, her answer will include words none of us want to hear. pain. Her pain is like the soundtrack of her life, from growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, to processing the loss of her dreams, relationships, and her career. But Lina will tell you that her truth, which she continues to hold on to every day, is always greater than the pain. God is faithful and always creates something beautiful out of chaos.
When you are in the midst of suffering, it seems like nothing good can come out of it. But our story doesn't end there. In this episode, hear Lina's journey of seeking God's faithfulness and her gratitude for the healing that comes after the pain.
Guest bio
Lina Abujamura is a pediatric emergency physician who currently practices telemedicine. In her “spare time,” she enjoys attending her nephews' football games, traveling, and leisurely enjoying delicious meals.
A podcaster, conference speaker, and popular Bible teacher, she founded Living with Power Ministries, which provides medical and humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and people in disaster areas. She is also a radio show host and author of several books.
notes and quotes
“When a person's life is radically changed by Jesus, you cannot stay the same.”
• “I thought I knew what it meant to be a Christian. I thought I knew what God wanted in my life. It was the beginning of a life that was so much more than anything I ever asked or thought. But there was a season in it, and I thought the worst was happening for me.”
• “So, when I look back, I think, yes, we were all mistreated in that system. I think the greatest gift that comes from this is that God will eventually take you to a place where He will reveal Himself anew.”
• “We have confused all these concepts of what comfort is, what success is, what faithfulness is. And we have deciphered God’s goodness in the American church more than in the Assyrian refugee camps. It was more difficult to do.”
・“If you want to know God's mercy and experience survival, you will need to be prepared to suffer even more than you are now.”
Links mentioned
• Learn more about Lina’s ministry “Living With Power”
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