Pain

Pain can drive us both
toward faith and away
from faith – the Devil
overjoyed with 50/50.
Christ is our spiritual
pillar and shield.  He
is our brother in suffering
and our physician of redemption. 
God allows nothing to happen
to us, that is not for our ultimate
good.  Minutes, hours, years
pale in light of eternity.

faithgrowthlovepainspiritualfree verse

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Joe Maverick

November 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM

A bright write, bringing a little mire Light.'

Joseph P. DiMino

November 1, 2025 at 2:04 AM

Having worked for many years in and around medical facilities, I have seen a lot of extended suffering...try to help when I can.

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM

Hello Joe Dimino, Joe i have had many pain in my life. Depressed a lot. Watched a lot of talk shows on being on positive thoughts. So now i try hard to live mhy life being positive. enjoy youor day muy friend. /darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu

October 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Hello Joe Dimino, There are times ido get negative sometimes. it doews not last long. I listen to classical music a lot. It soothes me. Tjank you. Enjoy your weekend to. Your friend /Darlene/

Joseph P. DiMino

October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM

Positive is best...and if we get a little negative every once in awhile, alright also. We just try to get positive again. I never feel gilt for being human. Blessings my friend. Have wonderful weekend.

sara Etgen-Baker

October 30, 2025 at 6:20 PM

I agree...suffering pales in comparison to the lesson(s) learned. I appreciate the strength in your words.

Joseph P. DiMino

October 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM

Hi Sara; thank you. Have a great evening!

Andrea Dietrich

October 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM

This is such a good message. I have a hard time with my conditions keeping me from doing things I want to do, but I need to keep in mind that all things pass and life is but the blink of an eye

Joseph P. DiMino

October 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Life can wear us down. Hang in there my friend. Like you I am in for the long haul. Blessings.

Anne-Lise Andresen

October 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM

- For many, pain can create a gap between the life they have and the life they want, Joe :) - hugs

Joseph P. DiMino

October 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM

Hi Anne; it can be totally unbearable, where logic and reason no longer exist. It helps to have understanding, loving family. One cannot compromise with pain. If possible, best not to deal with it alone. Lesser of the evils sometimes is necessary. Medications, etc.. Professional help. Depending on the severity, meditation and prayer can be impossible. Not a pleasant subject. No easy answers.

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