Come, all who pass by the way, pay attention and see: Is
there any pain like my pain? Lamentations 1:12
Who hasn’t at some time felt that they are enduring a pain
like no other? Its source can be physical,
emotional, or spiritual. Fear and anxiety can result, leaving one feeling alone. Yet, if we just close our eyes, we can
visualize Jesus on the cross and know he understands pain. Jesus endured humiliation torture, and
abandonment. He suffered out of love for
us, redeeming our fallen nature. If we
unite our pain with His, our pain will have a renewed purpose. If we offer our suffering to the Lord for a
family member or friend, it becomes a thing of beauty. Pain and suffering in our lives is inevitable,
but it need not be without positive effect.
Next time you are experiencing pain, be it heartache, a
physical ailment, or an emotional wound, unite that suffering with the Lord on
behalf of a family member. Such an act
will be a most powerful prayer.
Not only that, but we even
boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and
endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and
hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our
hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us. Romans 5:3-5
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Christ’s suffering led to our salvation. Who could have guessed the horror of the
cross would result in the saving of all mankind? Rejoice in the crosses you are gifted, for
they unite you to Christ! Pass it on!
