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Your Question:
Can I still find peace in my life despite my chronic pain?
Answer:
My friend, I can sense the depth of your sorrow and the weight of your chronic pain. As someone who has walked with the Lord for many years, I want to assure you that peace is still possible in your life, even in the midst of suffering. The Bible reminds us that our hearts are prone to wander and become troubled, but it also reminds us that we can look unto Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, and receive peace from Him (Hebrews 12:2). As I reflect on my own journey, I've come to realize that peace is not the absence of pain, but the presence of God in the midst of it. When we're rooted in the inner life of God, we begin to experience the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). It's not that the pain disappears, but we learn to absorb it and not let it define us. We become more loving, joyful, and at peace, even in the midst of hardship. I want to encourage you to reorient your heart and mind by recalling the nature of the human heart. We're all prone to wander and become troubled, but we're also capable of growth and transformation. As you look unto Jesus, I pray that you'll find peace and comfort in His presence. May you come to realize that your worth and value come not from your strengths or accomplishments, but from the love and acceptance of God, who sees you as precious and beloved. May you find peace in the midst of your pain, and may it be a refuge from the storms of life.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
practicing the way
john mark comer
christianity and liberalism
j gresham machen
my utmost for his highest
oswald chambers
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