Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Choice of Pain


Taken from The Jesus Prayer by Frederica Matthews-Green

Jesus said, “In the world you have tribulation.” You will, he promises; just take a deep breath and accept it. In this world, pain will visit everyone sooner or later.
               But Jesus didn’t stop with that thought. He went on, “But be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (Jn. 16:33). Pain may be inevitable, but it is also temporary, and that alone is a comforting thought. Pain is mandatory, but misery is optional.

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