ONLY PEOPLE THAT FEEL PAIN SHOULD READ THIS

By Adedoja Adewale

 

Cheers to the times water flowed down your cheeks freely because you were sad, to the times you felt unending pain. Cheers to the times your heart bled and you knew that absolutely no one could ever understand what you were going through. Cheers to the times you wanted life to end immediately because you thought it wasn't worth it at all.

I've felt that way severally before too. In fact, the memories are returning now.

The worst part is that some of these times, you had no one to blame. What do I mean by this? It was different from the times that a known person was responsible for your pain. Then, you could not hold any particular person responsible. The world just seemed wicked. So sad.

Pain is an integral part of living. A life without pain is like a meal without a proper sauce. At one point or the other, you would have to feel pain.

James 1:2-4- My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

My prayer for you is that your eyes will be opened to see the beauty in your pain. You learn endurance, you discover yourself and you get a deeper revelation of God in this state.

In fact as a believer, a painless life is a waste. Listen, the pain we are talking about is not the pain that is birthed by the gospel; it is the result of the normal course of living.

When you don't understand how it feels to be hungry, how would you comfort those that are hungry? When you don't know what it means to fail, what do you tell a failure? Of course, the Holy Spirit is always available to teach you all things. But sometimes when you speak from experience, your words becomes weightier.

If you have ever lost a parent, you will understand me better. You know how you feel when someone whose parents are alive says "I know what you're going through"? Yes. That's it.

What baffles me mostly is seeing a believer fall into depression because of a pain he/she experienced. What?! Do you know who you are? You should never allow anything, no matter how big it is to steal your joy. Fight it! Choose joy.

Now to the great question. What should you do when you are in pain?

1. First, what does the Bible say about your situation? Read it. Let it ring in your head. They are like the shock absorbers. The Bible is living. It is capable of turning circumstances around in your favour. Psalm 30:5b- Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.

2. Speak with God about it. You don't need to follow any special prayer pattern. Just talk to him like you would talk to your friend. However, watch your words. Pain is not an excuse to be a "spoilt brat".

3. Allow the pain to flow. Don't stop it. Don't resist it. You become stronger that way. Know that the pain is a success when you learn from it. Open your heart to learn. God will speak with you. Listen to him. Allow your thoughts to flow. As they do, the Lord counters them with his response. Do you know what I'm talking about? Yes. Good.

4. You can speak with a trusted believer too. A person whose substance is the word of God is whom you should speak with. Not somebody that is not founded on the scriptures. People like that can lead you astray. And make you to lose everything.

This one is important. Never feel less strong and never feel stupid because of your pain. Don't allow anyone to make you feel that way too. You are perfectly normal for feeling pain. The more pain you feel, the stronger you grow. God's strength is made perfect in weakness.

Cheers to the battles you will win. Cheers to the trophies you will get. Cheers to your strength that will grow. Cheers to the gospel!

 

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