PAIN DRAWS YOU CLOSER TO GOD

It’s estimated that in 2018-19, 20.5 percent of the world’s population was affected by some type of chronic pain, 50 million people in the U.S. alone. The National Institutes of Health report that in any given year approximately 8 percent of the population suffers from high-impact chronic pain, or pain that lasts for longer than 3 months and restricts activity. That means most of us probably know someone who is dealing with an infirmity.

This near constant pain brings many challenges, including staying strong in our faith. When pain persists and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight, it can be so hard to keep our eye on Christ and to rest in His love. So what are some ways that those living with chronic pain can keep their focus on God? What are some good Scriptures to remember, or teachings to study?

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