In this deeply personal episode of Born to be a Butterfly, Nina Pajonas shares real-time reflections from a season of heaviness and heartbreak and how the Lord is using them to build perseverance, purpose, and unshakable joy. With wisdom rooted in Scripture and experience, Nina unpacks the truth that every trial has the potential to become a testimony—if we surrender it to God.
You’ll discover:
✝️ Why Jesus is the ultimate example of joy birthed through suffering
✝️ How to view your pain as a holy process, not a punishment
✝️ What it means to carry spiritual joy before you ever see victory manifest
✝️ The importance of asking God the right questions in seasons of struggle
This episode features scriptures like Hebrews 12:2, Romans 8:28, James 1:2-4, and Revelation 12:11. It will encourage you to press on, hold fast, and keep your eyes fixed on the One who overcame it all.
Key Quote:
“You have to be tested to have a testimony. You can’t have one without the other.”
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