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What if I have to live with chronic pain and anxiety?
Answer:
Living with chronic pain and anxiety can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. As someone who has experienced pain in the past, I can attest to the fact that it's not the pain itself that causes emotional pain, but rather our perception of it. When I think about my past experiences with pain, such as the time I had bone cancer, I don't feel emotional pain today. That experience is just a fact about me, and it doesn't define my current emotional state. When dealing with chronic pain and anxiety, it's essential to try to identify the root cause of the pain. Is it always intense, or does it fluctuate? What intensifies it, and what decreases it? By exploring these questions, you may discover that the pain is not just a physical sensation but also a reflection of your emotional and spiritual state. It's a call to examine your trust in God and yourself, and to ask the question, "Whom will I trust? Whom will I worship?" This introspection can be a powerful tool for growth and healing. As someone who has experienced suffering, I can attest that it's not a sign of failure or weakness, but rather an opportunity for growth and transformation. Suffering can be a catalyst for spiritual growth, and it's through this process that we can come to know God more deeply and develop a stronger sense of trust in Him. When we learn to see suffering as an opportunity for growth, rather than as a source of pain, we can begin to experience a sense of hope and renewal. This is not to say that the pain will disappear, but rather that it will no longer have the same devastating power over us.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
why does god allow evil
clay jones
christian theology
millard erickson
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
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