Sacred suffering

The Lord sees your troubles (Isa 40:27). If you trust in him he will renew your strength (Isa 40:31). Do not be afraid or discouraged. Trust in the Lord and he will help, strengthen and uphold you (Isa 41:10). The pain of life can become unbearable. Even the ordinary, work-a-day life can become overwhelming. You can’t compare suffering. We may look at history or at other’s misery to try to minimize our own, but each one suffers alone. No matter how minimal the suffering may seem in the context of world, it is real to the individual. God understands your suffering. It is sacred to him. Trust him and endure. He will redeem your heartache and you will sing his praises.