For Those Who Hurt

by Charles R. Swindoll

Who knows the heartache of having a home split apart? What about someone to understand the loss of a child . . . or the misery of a teenager on drugs . . . or a failure in school . . . or the loss of a business? God knows you are hurting and wants to be your Comforter.

Genres: Christian

48 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1980

About the author

Charles Swindoll has devoted over four decades to two passions: an unwavering commitment to the practical communication and application of God's Word, and an untiring devotion to seeing lives transformed by God's grace. Chuck graduated magna cum laude from Dallas Theological Seminary and has since been honored with four doctorates. For his teaching on Insight for Living, he has received the Program of the Year award and the Hall of Fame award from the National Religious Broadcasters as well as multiple book awards.

Reviews

[Meg · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book came in the mail to me today from my dear aunt. I'm not a stranger to loss, pain or suffering - I lost a child to miscarriage in 2009, lost my amazing grandmother to cancer in 2011, lost my beautiful mother to stroke in 2013, and just yesterday suffered through another painful miscarriage. This little book helped me lean on God during yet another season of painful loss.

[Stephen Bontz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is different than what I expected. Initially my emotions wanted to be coddled in comfort, but that is not the comfort I found in this book. The comfort I found is that through fire and flames, strength is found. I found comfort in the pursuit of God through peaceful times because the hard times will inevitably come and it may never be good again. Happiness and easy living are not promised, in fact, they may never arrive, but take joy in knowing that your testimony strengthens you and puts you in a position to help and minister to others. This pain is only temporary in this blip of a life. Take courage, brothers and sisters.

[Joy Gerbode · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful little book, quickly and easily read, but with great encouragement for those who hurt. While there isn't a definitive answer as to why we suffer, this book does offer some reasons that might help those who are hurting get through their difficulties with more grace.

This book was sent to my Dad after Mom passed away ... my sister found it and passed it along to me. It is very good, and very helpful.

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

The brief little booklet is the most incisive, thoughtful and sensitive book I've ever read on the subject.

[Tim Gillen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this to be less than helpful. Full of trite sayings and platititudes, this was far from lifting the burden of grief for this reader.

[Sharon Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book carried me during the tough times in my life.