Why do we try so hard to explain pain away? We somehow believe that if we create some kind of purpose behind the pain, it does not hurt as bad. On Saturday I took a little tumble off of my roof. It seems that some of the shingles that were causing the leek were not attached to the roof at all. Therefore, when a 165 pound man steps on them, they begin to slide downward and take the 165 pound man with them. In the end, I suffered cracked ribs and a broken leg.
On Sunday, one of the older women at church asked me what happened. After I went through the story she just laughed and said, "well, no pain, no gain." I of course laughed along with her and then went away wondering what that really means. I understand it in the context of working toward a goal. However, does all pain produce gain? Does pain by its very nature lead to some kind of profit? Perhaps I have missed a Bible class or slept through a sermon, but I am not sure I agree with that concept. Some pain is just pain. It hurts and is not good. I do believe that God will give you what you need to survive the pain. I also believe that in the end God will work "everything together for good to those who love Him." But some pain is just pain.
I just thought I would share my bright and encouraging thoughts as you start your week. lol
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Ouch! That had to hurt and cause a lot of pain. Sorry about the fall Bro.
I'm with you on the "no pain / no gain" thing. It depends on what is causing the pain. A drug addict going through withdraw pains is only gaining a greater need for more drugs unless he can go all the way through the withdraw pains to come out on the other side.
We'll lift up your ribs and leg in prayers.
sad to hear about your fall...and the ribs, yikes.
i never understood those misplaced cliches. or the whole "what were your thinking?" gambit.
hope your healing is quick.
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