Preparation For Glory:: Afflictions, Trials, Tribulations, and Discipline

By Luis M. Orta

Book SummaryAll my life, I have been taught that humans suffer afflictions because of sin. As I matured in my adult life, I realized that not all afflictions could be traced back to specific sins or results of actions. Many times, we see children suffering, and they couldn't have done anything to bring about the affliction because they are too young. In Chicago, I've known devout Christians with a gift for giving and a profound love for the Lord who suffer hardships inexplicably while serving God. Watching people who strive for goodness and innocent children suffer helped me realize that afflictions are not always a result of our sins but are often used to purify and strengthen our faith for the Glory of God.Author Profile I have earned a B.A. from DePaul University in Chicago with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology and I received the Excellence in Leadership and The Reverend Ben Richardson's Humanitarian Award in 1999. I have earned a Master of Arts (A.M.) in Clinical Social work from SSA/Chicago at the University of Chicago and a Master of Divinity M. Div. from McCormick Theological Seminary. In my situation, I have been praying to God to relieve me of my affliction (Multiple Sclerosis), but I am still afflicted. Why? I have been prayed for by Healers, Prophets, Pastors, and Miracle Workers at many Healing Services, yet I appear to be getting worse. I was told that I didn't have enough faith to be healed. I was not very wise in the ways of God at that time, so I believed that I didn't have enough faith. Thank God that I now understand that not to be accurate, and now God has called me to dispel those erroneous teachings. I will suffer this and possibly other afflictions until I am prepared to stand before God purified of all earthly desires and contaminants. This is my preparation for Glory.LMO@ALUMNI.UCHICAGO.EDU

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1521701946
• ISBN13: 9781521701942
• Release Date: June 2017
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 107 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.7" x 0.3" x 8.3"