I hate pain! Maybe you do, too? But I’ve learned that pain has a purpose. Without pain, we wouldn’t know that something is amiss.
I recently sat down with my good friend and doctor, Eric Farinas, to talk about finding purpose in pain. Eric has walked me through heart surgery, diabetes, COVID, grief, and relationship upheaval. I always love his calming presence, his careful listening, and his help in finding a way forward.
I used to dread getting a bad report from my doctor (and sometimes I still do!) But as Eric says:
“You can’t work on it if you don’t have a diagnosis.”
He adds, “Even bad news can be relieving—at least now we know what we’re facing.”
While pain can be difficult, it’s not without purpose. As Paul said in Romans 5:3-5:
“We rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”
If you need hope today, I encourage you to watch our conversation! I believe it will give you peace and a new perspective on whatever you’re facing.
Here’s the link to watch:
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Love,
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