THE PARADOX OF PAIN
On the surface, one can scarcely discern any good in that familiar life experience that we call pain. Indeed, pain has little or no intrinsic value, in and of itself. Therefore, its presence and power are somewhat of a paradox. How so? For the believing sufferer, pain carries the potential of elevating faith via heartfelt submission to the perfect or permissive will of God. And for compassionate persons, that painful circumstance will produce empathy and motivate selfless acts of love.
My friend, never allow any experience of pain to make you bitter, only better. Yours may not be a situation where you can readily trace God’s hand, but faith will mobilize you to trust God’s plan – knowing that providence transforms even negative circumstances for our good, simply because we love Him and are called according to His divine purpose. (Romans 8:28) To wit, our faith empowers us to handle pain, instead of allowing pain to handle us.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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