10 Bible Verses and Pointers to remember when you are in pain
1) The coming glory is far bigger than our present suffering
Romans 8:18 - For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
2) There is an end for our pain and suffering
Revelation 21:4 - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
3) Christ suffered for us and died a cruel death for our sins
1 Peter 3:18 - For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:
4) The Lord is near to us in our pain
Psalms 34:18 - The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
5) God heals our broken heart
Psalms 147:3 - He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
6) God will strengthen us and help us in our pain
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
7) Call upon God and tell him about your pain
Psalm 25:
16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
8) God rewards those who suffer for His sake
1 Peter 2:19 KJV
For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endures grief, suffering wrongfully.
9)Suffering produces Godly character
Romans 5:3
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
10) Sometimes God lets us suffer to discipline us and change us for our good
Hebrews 12:11
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
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