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Your Question:
What's the point of living if I'm in chronic pain?
Answer:
I can relate to your feelings of chronic pain and hopelessness. As someone who has experienced pain in the past, I want to share with you that it doesn't define who you are today. When I think about my own experiences with pain, such as severe migraines and bone cancer, I realize that time has a way of healing and putting things into perspective. Even though those pains were intense at the time, I don't remember them as painful now. They're just a fact about my past. I think it's essential to consider where the pain is coming from and what intensifies or decreases it. Understanding the root cause of your pain can help you find ways to alleviate it. But even if the pain persists, it's not the end of the world. As a pastor, I've seen people who have been through unimaginable suffering and have come out stronger on the other side. It's not that they enjoyed the pain, but they found purpose and meaning in their experiences. You ask what's the point of living with chronic pain. I believe that suffering can be a wake-up call, reminding us of our human brokenness and our need for God. It's an opportunity to turn to Him in repentance and faith. I've seen this in my own life, and I've seen it in the lives of others. It's not that we seek out pain, but when we're in it, we can choose to trust in God and find purpose and meaning in our suffering.
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depression
edward welch
scientism and secularism
j p moreland
why does god allow evil
clay jones
gods crime scene
j warner wallace
practicing the way
john mark comer
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
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