Cross at sunset
I shared yesterday that I would about my pain journey. Since many people have suffered far worse, and compared to Christ’s brutal agony on the cross, I hesitated to write about my trivial journey. In addition, I have not experienced total victory over the pain.
However, the Lord reminds me that as we share our stories of past deliverance, it encourages others suffering through similar struggles to keep holding on. Our testimonies, even if not examples of complete or instantaneous healing are valid stories nonetheless.
Pain is most often physical, but can present in other forms, such as emotional. Either way, painful scenarios hurt and have a way of altering life, as we knew it. As Don Piper describes, when he returned to earth after spending 90 Minutes in Heaven, life as he formally knew it radically changed. He left earth in good health, but returned to a life of continual suffering, because of his injuries in a car accident. He calls the life he now lives as his “new normal.”
Pain does that. It alters our lives and brings about another normal.
The new normal for me results from both physical and emotionally upsetting circumstances, each rendering my life completely rearranged.
Throughout each difficulty, though, God has been my Rock. He is my constant in the midst of painful change, and continually strengthens me to trust Him more. Along the way, each new normal has birthed blessings in disguise.
Just as my pain has been a journey, my telling of such will be one. In order to adequately describe the circumstances, yet at the same time not overwhelm readers with wordiness, I will share my story in parts. The first part of my painful saga will be about a traumatic rejection. Of a time when I concluded God had rejected me.
The precursor to this series is a poem I posted yesterday, Pain Writes a Story Only God Can Revise.
I know that I do not suffer alone. If you would like others to pray for you in your journey of pain, post a link or share in the comments below. We are all in this together!
Blessings on your journey.
Sue Nash/2013
Heavenly Raindrops 
My prayers are with you Sue. May the Lord comfort and heal you.
Thanks, Rob. God has been bringing me back to a place of healing. Perhaps some of what I have gone through can bless others. Blessings on your day.
Sis I am longing to share my emotional pain but I think it would be to long if I write in the comment box. The point is we are not alone in painful and suffering. It rather related with my post this evening ” by His wound we are healed” I am waiting the next saga 🙂
I am sorry you have been struggling, Karina. Have been praying things get better. Thanks so much.
Amen! You are welcome 🙂
It takes courage to share pain. God bless all your efforts in Him.
Thanks, Sharon.
Thanks for sharing!
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I am here with you on this journey. I will pray daily for you and for the LORD to guide your thoughts so that you can share your pain. Love you! 🙂
Thanks, Toni. God has brought me through tough times and my journey does not compare to what you guys are dealing with. Isn’t it wonderful that we have a Savior who meets every one of us at the point of our need?
YES! 🙂
We overcome our adversary by the *word of our testimony* and the blood of the Lamb. I’m so thankful that it doesn’t say our *over-the-top, wowie-zowie” testimony…just “our testimony. We testify of what we have seen and heard. Besides, I think that a less “impressive” (by the world’s standards) testimony is more amazing. I’m always in awe of those who didn’t have to roll around in the pig manure before they “got” God’s goodness and love.
Shout it from the rooftop – loud and clear for all to hear! It’s about our great and faithful God anyway…not about us. 😉
I’m looking forward to reading more of your story.
Love,
Tami
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Yes and amen! Praise be to his name! Thanks
He comforts us in our sufferings that we might comfort others. Sue, you never know who may read about your situation and be greatly encouraged.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Great reminder, Wendy. Thanks!