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Your Question:
What if I have to live with chronic pain and PTSD?
Answer:
My friend, I can only imagine the challenges you're facing with chronic pain and PTSD. As someone who has experienced physical pain in the past, I can attest that it's a difficult journey. However, I've come to realize that time can be a great healer. As the years have passed, I've been able to place my past pains within the larger context of my life, and I no longer remember them as much as I used to. This teaches me that our experiences, including pain, are not as significant in the grand scheme of eternity. It's essential to understand that our experiences, whether they're physical or emotional, are not the end of the story. As Christians, we believe that we are eternal beings, and our experiences will be contextualized within eternity, not within our temporality. This means that even the most difficult suffering is intended to train us to fix our eyes on the true God. In your case, chronic pain and PTSD can be seen as opportunities to deepen your trust and worship of God. As the Bible says, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance" (James 1:2-3). While it's essential to alleviate your pain and seek help, I encourage you to see your suffering as an opportunity for growth and change. By facing your pain and interpreting it in a way that honors God, you can begin to see the lessons learned from your suffering in their proper eternal perspective. As the Bible says, "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all" (2 Corinthians 4:17). May God give you the strength and perspective to see your suffering in a new light.
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