DON’T WASTE YOUR PAIN–TURN IT TO PURPOSE

Pain comes in many shapes and sizes—it may be a hot flash to a total meltdown for some. It may be the pain from not seeing a child to losing one. It may be seeing an adult child making wrong choices to a number of real challenges that we can face in life. Pain for you may be the loss of a spouse, friend, or family member. It may be the memory of kneeling at an airport for a last kiss from someone you haven’t seen in a long time. Another’s pain may be feeling like they want to kill someone for destroying their family with an affair, to the pain of not knowing if a son or daughter will make it home from the military. 

Criticism is another thing that can produce pain—and we would do well to remember this: The words of another person that are critical are a reflection of what is inside their heart—not yours. Don’t allow criticism to crush your spirit. 

Pain is very real—and not many understand it until they’ve been there. Pain eventually comes to all. Pain comes with disappointment and anger. Anger is always buried alive and will always resurrect itself. Learn how to deal with what caused the anger–the root cause of which is unmet expectations and unresolved issues. 

In the midst of pain, God is with us. While pain is real, God’s peace is more real. 

Our pain positions and aligns us in need of God. When we choose to turn to God, even in the midst of despair, we will find healing, hope, and a heart to reach out to others. We are positioned and empowered to lead others out of the depths of pain into their God-given purpose and to share the love of Christ. It is in our deepest pain where we discover our purpose. 

“God’s Priceless Treasure” is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. and will help you understand and give you practical ways of moving from pain to purpose. 

Failure does not make any of us a failure. Learn how to overcome challenges, be transformed, and know your God-given purpose.

Even in the midst of pain, you may be the person who likes to have the last word—you can say “I’m sorry” or “I forgive you.”

God’s Word has the final say over whatever you are facing. God has the final word over your life. Choose to trust Him. Make the choice to turn to Him and allow His love to sweep over your heart for healing and to position you into divine alignment—where everyday life can become an amazing adventure. You can make it with God. 

Choose to have an amazing day….knowing God has a good plan for your life (Jeremiah 29:11). 

Deborah Starczewski

 *(This blog previously appeared in God’s Priceless Treasure, published by Creation House Press/Charisma Media 2010.)