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Your Question:
Can I still find joy in life with chronic pain?
Answer:
As a pastor and a follower of Jesus Christ, I believe that it's possible to find joy in life even with chronic pain. The Bible says that we can consider it pure joy whenever we face trials of many kinds (James 1:2), and that God will give us the power to do it. This isn't a denial of pain, but rather an awareness that our sufferings are temporary while our inheritance is eternal. Joy can be found in the midst of sorrow, and it's a choice that we can make. Depression and chronic pain can be a difficult combination, but it's not a barrier to joy. In fact, our suffering can produce character and steadfastness (Romans 5:3 and James 1:2). As we go through the darkness, we can choose to focus on the true God and trust in Him. This can help alleviate the pain and give us a sense of hope. The Bible says that we can be filled with comfort and overflowing with joy in all our affliction (2 Corinthians 4:16-18). Ultimately, our suffering is temporary, and the joys of eternal life will dwarf our suffering to insignificance. Heaven is the confirmation of our choice to love God and be with Him, and that's the hope of everyone who is a follower of Jesus Christ. I've experienced my own share of pain, including severe migraines, toothaches, and bone cancer, but I've found that recalling those pains no longer causes me emotional pain today. That's the hope of eternal life, and it's a reminder that our joy is not dependent on our circumstances, but on our relationship with God.
Sources:
depression
edward welch
jesus on trial
david limbaugh
why does god allow evil
clay jones
practicing the way
john mark comer
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