In the teachings of the Lord, there is much to be said about suffering. With the mature faith that comes with battling through hard times, there is always the existence of my love, and the knowledge that it will not fade nor disappear will be the strength you need to persevere. The good only suffer due to the strength needed to persist and not give up.
The Bible wants you to know that where you seek suffering, you will find it. If you go about your days looking for the bad, the bad will come to you and let you know of its presence. This will cause you to question your character, and how you deal with peril, suffering and pain. It is in the name of Jesus that you will find the answers that you need.
Trouble can be caused when searching for it, and if you steer clear, you will automatically be handed a friendlier plate to eat from. God is almighty, and His word will ensure your decisions keep you safe, well and free from harm where possible. The suffering of others is a holy opportunity to uphold yourself and give back to those who are in dire need. Be, and be kind. Love, and be loved. Care, and be cared for.
Nailed to the cross, I was the original bearer of pain and suffering. In front of many, I sacrificed my life, and in front of many, I made a promise to offer myself to suffering, so that I can be eternally in your presence through your own. Through the holy gift of prayer, I can be reached, and through the blessings of the divine, we are connected.
The Bible says that, ‘Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life’ (Matthew 25:46). The righteous speak my name and keep it in their heart through day and night. Those who are good will only suffer to replenish their character and produce a stronger version of themselves.
When the Bible states, ‘Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them’ (Proverbs 26:27), this is not to be taken lightly. Sometimes, suffering can be brought on by oneself, and if that is the cause, there will be obvious consequences. Trouble will recoil on the good, but it is in knowing your faith lies with the Lord that will see you through.
Suffering can be incredibly challenging to face alone. The understanding of the Lord is that whilst you may be alone, you are never lonely, as I stand beside you at all times. The perseverance of your challenge will result in an outcome that brings you a lifetime of grace and love. God is good.
Whilst you may not appreciate, or even see, the value of suffering, your character will certainly do so at the end of this time. It will lift you courageously, reminding you that you can, will, and have maintained a higher level of compassion for yourself to not give up, and to see the beauty of having faith under the stress of suffering.
Like a flower that has wilted through suffering, may you seek the holy water that I bathe you in, in order to replenish your energy supplies to grow and flourish once more. Never let your word be that of disbelief or loss, even when you feel the pain of suffering. The good will still bear this, and that is so you can find yourself rooted in bravery and honor.
Like a loyal guard, I promise to keep watch over you through your suffering. It is not in my power to prevent all those who are righteous from feeling pain. The good will experience it for reasons seemingly unfair at the time, but in hindsight, they will find that they are limitless when it comes to the acceptance of pain, and under my watchful presence, they will be guided to the light once more, for a brighter and stronger future.
“Let all you do be carried with and in love.”