Pain. It comes in varying forms, but in recent times, mental and emotional pain are what come to the forefront of my mind. These are inflicted by the evil one—the devil—satan. Pain can be draining and it clouds the lenses through which individuals view life. As a result, life can seem hopeless, and people can feel helpless. The question is all to often asked, “How can things ever get better?”
The beautiful thing is, things can certainly get better, and there is always hope. The most wonderful hope of all, the joy that we can experience as we learn to trust God. He is a loving Father, a faithful Friend, a kind Companion, full of grace and all things good. How His heart must be saddened as He sees His beloved ones suffering, dejected, and hurt by the harsh conditions of this sinful world. He loves us and wants to make us happy, healthy, and whole again.
The Bible is filled to the brim with promises and stories of how God has given humanity hope and the opportunity for happiness. His sacrifice and death on the cross for us is perhaps the deepest and most profound example of how He desires to fill us with hope and give us joy and peace. He saw humanity’s condition even before its existence, and He made a way for His loved ones—you and me—to experience hope, joy, and an abundant life (John 10:10).
The beautiful thing is, things can certainly get better, and there is always hope. The most wonderful hope of all, the joy that we can experience as we learn to trust God. He is a loving Father, a faithful Friend, a kind Companion, full of grace and all things good. How His heart must be saddened as He sees His beloved ones suffering, dejected, and hurt by the harsh conditions of this sinful world. He loves us and wants to make us happy, healthy, and whole again.
The Bible is filled to the brim with promises and stories of how God has given humanity hope and the opportunity for happiness. His sacrifice and death on the cross for us is perhaps the deepest and most profound example of how He desires to fill us with hope and give us joy and peace. He saw humanity’s condition even before its existence, and He made a way for His loved ones—you and me—to experience hope, joy, and an abundant life (John 10:10).
To the hurting ones: Don’t despair, and don’t give up. Pain is only temporary. The Bible promises that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). People will fail us, and they will hurt us, but God never will. He is constant in goodness and He never changes. He loves without exception and He wants to give each one good things without holding anything back (Matt. 7:11).
Talk to Him about what is on your heart; be encouraged today. <3
Talk to Him about what is on your heart; be encouraged today. <3
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