The Pain Never Serves Its Purpose….

No one knows pain like the one experiencing trials. Personal experience with adversity either destroys or refines a person. Yet people try to numb their pain through alcohol and drugs, or through popularity and power. No matter what we do, we can never elevate pain and sorrow like God can and does. Without Him, we really have no hope. Until we deal with our demons, they will haunt us till our last breath. God gives our pain a purpose. Without Him, we will never know or grow through our trials. And most importantly, He will never walk with us through the adversity. It’s not about being guilty, it’s about our response to the conviction God brings through the guilt. Our sinful condition was never meant to be permanent. So when we go through life trying to fix things by ourselves (without God), we walk alone. And the pain never serves its purpose. 27 If I decided to forget my complaints,to put away my sad face and be cheerful,28 I would still dread all the pain,for I know You will not find me innocent, O God.29 Whatever happens, I will be found guilty.So what’s the use of trying?30 Even if I were to wash myself with soap and clean my hands with lye,31 You would plunge me into a muddy ditch,and my own filthy clothing would hate me. Job 9:27-31