No More Pain...

Physical pain has been apart of me. As a child, teenager, and through young adulthood, I have experienced many medical conditions and complications.

I'm so thankful that in heaven there will be no more pain. I will have a perfect, glorified body. One of the most comforting things for me to sing is...

I WILL RISE by Chris Tomlin

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

To be honest and vulnerable, there are those times when the pain is overwhelming and I "feel" alone. I know in my heart and head that I am NEVER alone, but my human, sinful nature doubts these truths. It is so encouraging to remember that He tells us in His Word in Hebrews 13:5, "...I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU..." (NASB).

Another song that has truly encouraged me during these times is...

YOU WERE ON THE CROSS by Matt Maher

Lost, everything is lost
Everything I've loved before is gone
Alone, like the coming of the frost
And a cold winter's chill in my stony heart

Where were you when all that I've hoped for?
Where you when all that I've dreamed?
Came crashing down in shambles around me?
You were on the cross.

Pain, could you take away the pain,
If I find someone to blame, would it make my life seem easier?
Alone, all my friends are asleep,
And I can't find anyone to stay awake with me

Where were you when sin stole my innocence?
Where were you when I was ashamed?
Hiding in a life I wish I never made

You were on the cross,
My God, my God,
Alone,
Alone,
You were on the cross,
You died for us,
Alone,
Alone,
You were on the cross,
Victorious.
Alone.

You were there in all of my suffering
You were there in doubt and in fear
I'm waiting on the dawn to reappear

To receive comfort from the Healer, One who experienced pain and anguish himself is unfathomable.

II Corinthians 12:7-10 "Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me--to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I implored the Lord (D)three times that it might leave me. And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness " Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, with difficulties, for Christ's sake; for when I am weak, then I am strong" (NASB).