Enduring Suffering

 

In the so called trials God, often makes the sweetest discoveries of Himself.

" God sometimes shuts the door and shuts us in,

That He may speak, perchance through grief or pain,

And softly, heart to heart, above the din,

May tell some precious thought to us again"                                         

Sufferings are endured, for each person in one way or other. May it be a rich man, or a poor man, it comes to everyone in one way or other. That, is the time thousand question arises in mind. Why, God had  to endure such a trial in my life?? 

Suffering, comes because He, allowed it to happen in our lives. To walk one step closer to Him, to attain His perfection, and to experience His presence. The sufferings, come in our life to make us worthy of the joy that will be revealed, on that day. It, can come in any form, size or shape, in different forms may; be physical, mental, emotional, economical, familial etc.

 When, a suffering is faced to a loved one, it cause more distressing. God's people are called to suffer. By enduring, the pain and suffering, we get the crown which God, has promised to the one who will receive it.

If, we see in the life of Joseph, and in the life of Jesus, they suffered pain which; was all according to the plan of 'Heavenly Father'. To  grow, in the likeness of 'Jesus Christ' with example of; endurance, love, gentleness, peace, goodness, faithfulness, purity, self control, joy, success, even during the time of sorrow.

As we read in Heb 12:2,3 "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Thus our focus should be fixed. In the same way we have to set Jesus as our example in our painful situations, conforming us into His image. We all, have different cross to carry, and we must learn to deny ourselves and carry the cross.

God, has called each of us uniquely according to our; circumstance, education, fellowship, background, family etc.

Past few month back I was down with some problem. That's the time, Lord revealed me many insights; during my personal meditation. I thank my Lord who guides me and is always my help as, I feel the move off Holy Spirit often.

The time I had to go through the pain, Lord, told me to read James 5: 7-11.

Ø Firstly, we have to be patient in the face of suffering like, many prophets who spoke in the name of Lord. In which; we can see Job's perseverance in which God blessed him.

Ø Next, if a person is suffering, we as a church should pray.

Ø Confess, your sins one to another and forgive.

Ø Inform the elders, pastors , overseers, as the prayer of righteous man is powerful, and effective.

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So, that I might not exalt myself; a thorn in my flesh was given, that is when suffering comes in our life. But, His grace is sufficient in life for His power is perfected in our life. Whole creation, groans with some or other type of pain in their lives. In the life of Job, we see how he suffered, he did cry and questioned God

Instead of crying or keeping a gloomy face, we should try to overcome it and look unto 'Jesus' who is the author and finisher of our story. He, will bring a good end according to His will. As, He knows from the beginning to the end of our life story. He will chirp, and chisel the rough edges, and make us a perfect diamond.

 ’I'm just writing a blog post, for your encouragement. Don't let the peace, and joy depart from you these days. Keep smiling like the flowers and overcome all your difficulties. If, you know this article would help someone or encourage them, please do share with them. I’d, also love to hear from you. Please do leave a comment.

Thanks

Ann.