Most Compassionate Lord, it is You alone who can give me peace in the middle of my suffering. I am comforted and hopeful knowing that You have promised me Your covering and protection. As a human, I am notorious about keeping my pain and doubts to myself. When I get hurt emotionally, physically or mentally, I don’t talk about it or seek help. I guess it’s a matter of pride or not wanting to lose control. I’m learning that admitting my hurts and expressing my need for help really show strength and courage rather than weakness. You have the power to work through all things and the sooner I accept Your help, the sooner I will find relief from my suffering. Like an ointment or elixir, I can find the hope and help I need in Your Word. The Scriptures are full of Your promises which You gave to me so my life could be better. So why do I shy away from them?
To overcome suffering, I must understand that You are always working in the “background” for my good. Evil is present all around me, but You are able to change every circumstance to insure that my long-term outlook is better. You stand ready and willing to intercede on my behalf so that Your purpose can be achieved in my life. In order for my circumstances to improve, I must trust You and not the world … look for my security in Heaven and not on earth … learn to accept and not resent pain and long-suffering because You are with me. I must come to understand that You have made me a conqueror and nothing can separate me from Your love, compassion and aid. You have promised me that You will never leave or forsake me … so I’m never left alone. I must practice contentment … striving to live with what I have … rather than struggling with what I do not have.
When I suffer, I must try to acknowledge others may be hurting too and seek Your direction on what role I can play on Your behalf. I must be receptive to Your bringing people to me who have physical, spiritual or relationship problems. I must show compassion in dealing with others’ needs if I am going to expect Your compassion toward mine. You alone were fully man and fully God. Therefore, Your humanness allows You to identify with my deepest needs and suffering. It activates You to help me in my times of need. I am learning that when I am suffering, I must talk with You about it. I need You to guide me to the relief I seek for my pain. Show me how to find the comfort I need from Your words in the Scriptures. Your promises were given to me to heal my pain and turn away my sorrow. Use them like a balm removing my suffering. And it’s in Jesus’ name I pray. AMEN!!
Hebrews 2:18 Because He Himself suffered … He is able to help bring relief to those who suffer.