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Your Question:
What's the purpose of my chronic pain if I'm not even able to enjoy my life?
Answer:
I can relate to your pain, my friend. As a pastor, I've seen many people struggle with chronic pain and the feeling of hopelessness that comes with it. But I want to share with you what I've learned from my own experiences and from scripture. You see, pain is not just a physical sensation, but it's also a spiritual one. It's a reminder that we're not in control, that we're not God, and that we need Him. I remember when my wife Susan was going through a tough time with her health. She was in chronic pain and felt like she was losing her identity. But as we prayed together and sought God's guidance, we realized that her pain was not just about her physical body, but about her spiritual heart. It was a wake-up call to seek God's presence and His healing. And you know what? It worked. Her pain didn't go away completely, but her trust in God grew, and she found peace in the midst of it. So, I want to ask you, my friend, what's the purpose of your pain? Is it to make you feel like you're not worthy of love and happiness? Or is it to lead you to God? Because, as the scripture says, "all suffering is intended to train us to fix our eyes on the true God." (2 Corinthians 1:8-9) Your pain may be intense, but it's not meaningless. It's a reminder that you need God, and that He is with you, even in the midst of suffering.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
scientism and secularism
j p moreland
why does god allow evil
clay jones
practicing the way
john mark comer
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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