But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength;

 they shall mount up with wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary, 

they shall walk and not faint 

(Isaiah 40:31, NKJV).

    I am claiming this verse!I know that He is my ever present help in this time of need. I have had days where the pain was so intense that I just whispered his name over and over until I felt peace. I did feel peace. It was a quiet covering over my pain, a gentle embrace. There is power in the name of Jesus and there is peace in the presence of His Holy Spirit.

Whatever your pain is . Physical or emotional He cares for you He hears your cries and your tears are prayers to Him. 

Suffering with Hope

So, the message at church today was "How to suffer well!" That is not the real title but that was the message. To say that I needed this message is an understatement. I have been dealing with some physical pain and that pain has limited me in my work, hobbies, and really every area of my life. I have tried to be strong and to keep a smile on my face believing that that is how to "suffer well". In reality that is just fake and I don't do fake. We are not called to fake our way through the suffering.
Romans 8:28 Tells us that God will work all things together for good. (I have heard 2 sermons this week on this very verse) We have hope and Hope is the reason for the suffering. Hope is in charge; not pain, not loss, not sorrow. Hope! Hope is found in suffering. Romans 8:31 says "What shall we say to these things? If God is for us (and He is for us!) Than who can be against us? So, in physical, emotional suffering I will have Hope.

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