Author : Diane Hale
Where does it hurt, why does it hurt, how can one describe it? For some it's an intense feeling of loneliness, a lost and lonely place of falling, spiraling into a shadowy place called no man's land. For others it's a sense of disorientation, of being stripped of attachments as if there are no hands to hold, no strength to grip, no lifeline to cling to or hooks to grasp. Standing in a place you've never been before, losing all sense of belonging, being, or beloved. No identity, no reasoning through, no purpose save within the pain itself…Pain comes in different shapes, different forms, different identities but always it comes in the same color…shades of gray that ultimately turn to black! This is the atmosphere of emotional, mental, physical, spiritual pain!All pain comes out of two basic ingredients…death and darkness – death brings pain to different dimensions of our being. Spiritual-this is where it begins, the struggle of wills that results in death to the old man, bringing times of emotional and mental struggle until our own will lies dormant. We live as spiritual beings, either dwelling in spiritual death or spiritual life, but the pain that bears upon us brings one eternal cry to the individual soul, the question comes…" why am I in pain, what is the purpose of my life"….Where is God!"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort; who comforts us in all our affliction so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For just as the sufferings of Christ are ours in abundance, so also our comfort is abundant through Christ." -2 Corinthians 1:3-5-…no purpose save within the pain itself. Perhaps we should begin here, where we have landed deep in the pit of darkness and sense of hopelessness. Into this darkness the one who created us says…I AM here ..the one who created you in your mothers womb, there is no darkness in me, fall into Me, let go and know that I am your God, I am your strength, I am your hope, I am your purpose for being, I am the Light that dwells in gross darkness and…you are mine! I know your agony, I feel your pain… I am here for YOU!Help me to understand?Our relationship with God and others must change if we are to grow but there's pain in the growing. Releasing of much loved 'things' brings pain as death comes to break the chains of inanimate objects on our hearts. Times and places filled with good or sad memories entangle us until the one who created us says…enough! And the links are broken and pain is part of the process.New seasons, new ways, new tasks, new locations all bring the pain of isolation from the past, a sense of loneliness creeps in and pain and sadness overwhelm us. Sickness, weakness, frailty, the fear of growing old and impending death they all bring a label marked pain. Whatever the pain is today it is the fruit of death and darkness- our humanity has no cure and no course of action but to run into the darkness and discover the core of our own existence. What we find is the LIGHT that brings newness, freshness, wholeness and healing. When we are dwelling with HIM whether in this life or moving into the next, pain has purpose. Pain holds hope and pain can be the pressure that releases us into His awesome Presence and Peace. His everlasting arms are there to enfold us.Whatever situation you find yourself in, whatever pain is even right now moving through your inner being, embrace it! When you embrace the pain you embrace the Presence of God with it. Isaiah said; "He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses." (Matthew 8:17) Go there where He already is and His Holy Love will engulf you. Only He knows the deepest need of our soul but like the Psalmist we shall know the reality of His Presence bringing restoration to our soul…even though we walk through this valley of the shadow of death…we shall not fear…for He is with us to comfort us! (Psalm 23)If you have never asked Jesus Christ to come into your heart, simply say this prayer of acceptance and begin your new life. If you know Christ but are in pain turn to Him and join me in praying for a renewing relationship with your Lord. In the place provided put your name and make this a day of healing in Christ!Lord, I want to know you, in the depth of my being I need a Savior, I am (……. )
I am lost in the darkness of my sin, in my pain and in my need to find you. Come Lord Jesus and be my deliverer, my savior, my healer and my friend. I give my heart to you and receive your peace. Lord show me the way to truly live in your Presence. Amen"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." -2 Corinthians 5:17-"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-"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope, Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you." -Jeremiah 29:11-Diane is the founder and director of Unique By Desgn a Market Place Ministry of discovering destiny. Assisting people in the reality of life's plan, purpose and passion. Author of six books Diane is an internatinal speaker--thousands of lives have been turned around by the power of presence in her life. Written by Dian an on-line daily devotion called MORNING LIGHT affects the lives of thousands as every morning words of encouragement, empowerment and edification go around the world.
Keyword : struggle, lost, lonely, pain,lifeline,hope, new season
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