Biblical Answer

When chronic pain gets worse, it can be challenging to trust God. It's natural to wonder if He's aloof and distant, or if He's even capable of healing. However, it's essential to remember that God is sovereign over all creation, including our pain. He doesn't ask us to jump through hoops or perform certain actions to earn His love or forgiveness. Instead, He wants us to trust Him in the midst of suffering. As the psalmist writes, "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You keep record of them all" (Psalm 56:8). This verse reminds us that God is aware of our pain and is actively involved in our lives.

Trust in God is not about ignoring our pain or using medicine as a substitute for His healing. Rather, it's about recognizing that God is working in our lives, even when we can't see or feel it. He may use our pain as a means to draw us closer to Him or to teach us valuable lessons about His character. As the author notes, "The agony we suffer is only the result of our refusal to trust Jesus." When we put our trust in Him, we begin to see the impossible things He does in our lives become as natural as breathing. This doesn't mean that our pain will disappear immediately, but it means that we can find peace and comfort in the midst of it.

Ultimately, trust in God is not about avoiding pain or suffering, but about finding strength and hope in the midst of it. As the author writes, "To believe anything else is to opt for a lie. God will not betray the trust of the righteous; he will not allow them to be put to shame." When we trust in God, we can find solace in His presence, even when our circumstances seem bleak. We can learn to see our pain as an opportunity to draw closer to Him, rather than as a reason to doubt His love or power. By trusting in God, we can find peace, comfort, and hope, even in the midst of chronic pain.