Pain… which is defined as suffering or discomfort can be crippling. No one will escape getting to know pain. As the scriptures teach that there must be opposition in all things. Knowing pain helps us to also know joy and a sense of well being.
I remember my kids getting ‘growing pains’ in the night when they were young, Their legs ached and throbbed making it hard to fall asleep. Distracting them helped their focus to be on something else until they could sleep. I have accepted that when I awake each morning there will be some discomfort as I begin to move. Accepting that makes it easier to push forward each day knowing that within a few minutes the pain will subside.
I believe there are many kinds of pain and not all are physical. We can feel pain emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Often these types of pain are difficult to recognize and understand and can even bring on physical problems as well.
There is one simple solution to handling all types of pain and that is following Jesus Christ, He will not always take the pain away but he will strengthen us enough to handle it. Pain is a necessary part of Mortality which will help us grow and reach our full potential as children of God.
Embrace pain and turn to your Father in Heaven for strength!
by Tanya Christiansen