For many years, Andrea, my daughter, battled various health complications arising from muscular dystrophy, which led to pain and unbearable symptoms that were a mystery to her physicians. Seeing her in such anguish with no answers, I turned to the internet and specific Facebook groups in search of finding answers.
Every day, I immersed myself into extensive online research determined not to stop until I uncovered the source of her pain and found a way to address it.
Once I had some knowledge, I would call her doctor and schedule an appointment to discuss this issue and to get better insight only to find out that the doctor is booked 6 or more weeks out so I would request getting put on the waiting list if there is a cancelation and we can get in sooner.
After hanging up, my frustration turns to hurts and sorrow knowing that Andrea will have to endure this pain for a little awhile longer.
We all yearn for an immediate remedy to halt our suffering instantly
Desiring the pain to cease at once.
However, is this approach genuinely the wisest?
In my personal spiritual journey with the Lord,
enduring pain was crucial and not subject to an immediate remedy.
Every day, I immersed myself into the word of God along with extensive online research determined not to stop until I uncovered the source of my pain and find a way to address it
just as I did try to find out the source of Andrea’s pain.
Coping with pain can indeed be a challenging journey, and it often requires patience and persistence. There was no expedited waiting list available for me.
That prolonged period of suffering was necessary for me to conduct further research and progressively acquire more knowledge. As my understanding deepened over time, the pain began to fade and eventually subsided.
Healing takes time and sometimes the answers lie in the distant horizon.
Pain can become a catalyst for growth.
It transforms into wisdom—the kind that can’t be acquired through ease alone.
The journey—pain to wisdom, healing to resilience—is well worth it
A blend of faith and gradual relief
Psalm 27:14 – “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!”
As followers of Christ, it’s also important that we seek guidance and counsel from the right sources
Turning to incorrect sources or consulting with those influenced by worldly viewpoints
can lead to unsatisfactory outcomes
Do you seek marriage advice from a divorced friend?
Do you seek parenting advice from a person that doesn’t have kids?
Do you seek advice on how to train your horse from someone so has never owned a horse?
Do you go to a gynecologist when you have a heart attack?
-Consulting with trustworthy individuals who share your faith, their wisdom and insights can provide valuable perspectives.
-Seek guidance in God’s word
Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Psalms 32:8- assures us the God will counsel us with His loving eye on us
If there is a way to ease your pain, wouldn’t you do everything in your power to relieve that pain?
Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
Pick up the ” heavenly phone” and call God.
He’s always available, day or night.
There’s no need to schedule an appointment.
God stands ready to help with any issue-big or small
Call on God; His line is never busy
Jeremiah 29:12-13: “Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Seek wisdom, comfort, and direction through prayer and scripture.
Proverbs 8:17: “I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.”
1 Peter 5:10: And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast
