How do I find comfort in a chronic illness?

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Finding comfort in a chronic illness can be a challenging journey, but it's one that can reveal the kind of people we are. As a pastor, I've seen how sacrificially caring for others can be a celebration of love for life, for theirs and ours, as well as the God who sovereignly gives life and calls us to be a caring community. Even when doctors and caregivers cannot cure a chronic illness, they must still care, and that care can be a source of comfort for those suffering.

In my experience, people who are willing to be taught by suffering often look back and are grateful. Those with chronic illnesses can testify to the blessings that come from physical weakness. When we're faced with a chronic illness, it's easy to feel helpless and hopeless, but I've found that praying big prayers can be a powerful way to find comfort. Praying for things like knowing the love of Christ, looking more like Jesus, or loving others can help us see the bigger picture and find joy in long-term, small steps of faith and obedience.

It's also important to recognize that we are spiritual beings, and fundamentally so. We all live in the presence of God, and recognizing this can help us find comfort in a chronic illness. I've found that simply sitting in silence, breathing, and looking at what my eyes can't see can be a powerful way to connect with God. It's not about finding a quick fix or a series of how-to's, but about finding a deeper sense of peace and hope in the midst of suffering.

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