Finding Light in Lynette Costner's Inspiring Words
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Finding Light in Lynette Costner’s Inspiring Words

By: Elowen Gray

Life isn’t simple. It’s filled with challenges that test our faith, strength, and adaptability. But how you overcome these challenges makes life worth living. Author Lynette Costner highlights this powerful message of hope and healing in her book Sanctified Suffering: A New Way to Walk Victoriously in Christ. Costner reveals that suffering, while painful, is a sacred season that God uses to shape us, strengthen us, and fulfil His purpose in our lives.

Her faith and family shape Costner’s story. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, and currently living in Columbus, she works as a Process Improvement Director for a Fortune 50 company while sharing motivational insights. As a mother to her daughters, Lauren and Kristen, and a devoted grand dog-mother to Buddy and Sassy, Costner finds balance and strength through her family connections.

In her book, Costner combines biblical wisdom, emotional honesty, and practical steps to help readers find meaning in their struggles. Sanctified Suffering becomes a bridge to reconnect with the Almighty and trust his plan. 

Finding Light in Lynette Costner's Inspiring Words
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Costner’s book challenges readers to view suffering not as a curse but as a necessary part of growth. While many try to avoid hardship, she explains that true peace comes not from escaping difficulties but from enduring them with faith.

“Peace is not being comfortable. Peace is when you can hold on to your sense of calm amid great suffering and discomfort,” she writes. When we shift our mindset, we can embrace suffering as a chance to grow closer to God and deepen our faith.

Costner reflects on her experiences of loss and healing in the book. She shares the pain of losing her mother, followed shortly after by the unexpected death of her significant other. These events deeply impacted her life, and her faith played a central role in her journey forward.

“Suffering is spiritual,” she explains. “When you strip away the human side of it, it comes down to you and God.”

Costner’s life has been shaped by her experiences, including her roots, losses, and passion for travel. As a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member, she values connection and community. Her journey reflects her enduring faith and the lessons she has drawn from her path.

A recurring theme in Sanctified Suffering is the image of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. Costner parallels the caterpillar’s shedding process and human struggles, reflecting on how challenging times can lead to growth and change.

“True happiness requires some suffering,” Costner reminds us. “It is often in our hardship that God prepares us for something greater than we can imagine.”

Costner encourages readers to approach pain with acceptance rather than resistance, emphasising the importance of finding steadiness even in uncertain times. She reflects on how fear can intensify challenges and explores the idea of replacing anxiety with trust. From her perspective, surrendering struggles can lead to growth and a renewed sense of direction.

Costner’s message is clear: Each of us has a purpose. Our challenges often reveal God’s plan for our lives, refining and preparing us for what lies ahead.

“The pain will leave once it has finished teaching you,” she writes, offering hope to those who feel stuck in their struggles. Costner reinforces the belief that we can walk through the most challenging seasons by trusting in God.

For anyone who feels lost in grief or overwhelmed by life’s trials, Sanctified Suffering is a source of comfort and strength. Lynette Costner’s words bring healing and restoration by reminding us that God is present in our pain.

Her book is an invitation to trust God, to let go of fear, and to find purpose in suffering. Costner’s life—marked by her leadership, family, and faith—is a powerful example of walking through pain and emerging with renewed hope.

Learn more about the book here.

 

 

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