“Pain Is a Part”
In the last few years, my family’s life has been full of heartbreak. There has been a lot of pain which is a part of life. We all struggle and pain is a part of all of our lives. Who are the people you have by your side when life is painful? I have some wonderful people who pray for me and help me through the pain, but God is my number one go to.
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” Psalm 34:18 (NLT)
Press On
What I have learned about pain, is you have to press on! If we don’t press on, the pain will break us and our lives can feel shattered and broken. For me, when I go through a painful time and I am heartbroken, He is the first place I go. This week, I was in a broken place. After taking everything in, I cried out to God to take control and come into this place I found myself. I felt his presence and a peace but I was still heartbroken and the pain was still there but I pressed on.
“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Matthew 7:7-8 (NLT)
Numbing the Pain
There are numerous things I have tried in my past to numb pain. I have pretended it didn’t exist. I numbed it with alcohol so I couldn’t feel it for a while. I have made it appear not as ugly as it really was. But this was me running from it instead of understanding I am human and I am going to experience it. I just need to face my pain in a healthy way.
By Your Side
So next time pain is a part of your life, don’t let Satan be by your side. He will break you. Pray through your pain and feel the Lord right beside you every step of the way. Always be mindful, pain is a part of your life. It will always exist, but prayer is essential and having the Lord by your side is the game changer.
Counting My Blessings,
Susan Browder
Tenth Avenue North By Your Side
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