Pain is a part of everyone's path. Don't let pain turn you away from God, let it turn you towards Him. Here are a few reasons why Hurt Shouldn't Hurt Your Hope.
Reason #1
God can bring purpose out of our pain. God can take your worst experiences in life and turn them for your good. Where some may have intended to do you harm, God can use it to help you. Perhaps your scars can carry a greater purpose beyond your own pain. God turns messes into masterpieces all the time. Don't run from the One who can redeem, renew, and restore.
(Verses to Read: Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Isaiah 53:4-5)
Reason #2
Pain, like a fire, can purify us. Character is forged and personal growth is sparked when we are tested. Pain can either burn us or build us. It can take our life or take the things out of our life that are holding us back. It's about the perspective you take and the people you are walking with. God will walk through the fire with you. Don't go at it alone and take heart because, "When it feels like you're down to nothing, God's probably up to something."
(Verses to Read: Daniel Ch. 3, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 1:6-7).
Reason #3
Jesus understands our pain. It is a comforting fact to know that Jesus has experienced the worst that life has to offer and can empathize with us. It is a reminder of the love and compassion that is at the heart of God. Jesus willingly subjected himself to persecution for our sake. He loves us and understands our plight better than we do ourselves. Don't let pain harden your heart, rather to turn to God. Jesus’s hurt is our healing. You will find comfort, communion, and courage knowing that you are not alone.
(Verses to Read: Hebrews 2:17-18, Hebrews 4:14-16, 2 Corinthians 1:3-7).
Reason #4
Jesus conquered in the midst of pain and suffering. Jesus not only experienced the worst that life had to offer, but He conquered it as well. When Jesus rose from the grave, He claimed a victory over sin and death. They have no power over Him. He has all the authority. Pain doesn't get the final word. Sickness doesn't get the final word. Cancer doesn't get the final word. Not death, not sin, not Satan. Only Jesus. He gets the final word. Jesus has the power to do something about our pain. And it's not just a momentary measure; it's a permanent plan. One day there will be no more pain because of Jesus our Conquering King. In the meantime, you don't have to be a victim of your suffering. You can have victory in spite of your suffering just like Jesus.
(Verses to Read: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, Revelation 21:4-6, Romans 8:31-39).
Reason #5
God's reward is reserved for those with a godly resolve. The Bible is clear that it is the one who endures, overcomes, and is victorious that will inherit God's reward of eternal life. Don't let suffering turn you away from what God has in store for you in Christ Jesus. Don't let today's problem make you miss tomorrow's party. There's no comparison. Strengthen your resolve in the midst of your pain. And what is our resolve you might ask? To put all my faith in Christ's sufficiency to save me from my sins, to sustain me through life, and to secure me for heaven. You have to keep the faith. He's the only way. It's simply Jesus. Don't toss Jesus to the side because life is hard. He didn't come to make our lives convenient; He came to save us. The crown of thorns precedes the crown of glory. Don't let pain make you miss out on God's greatest gift. Hang onto Jesus with every fiber of your being. He is all we really got in the end and He's enough.
(Verses to Read: Romans 8:18, Revelation 2:8-11, John 14:1-6).