Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Scriptures on pain and suffering

Here are some scriptures on pain and suffering that my church used in their daily devotion this week.

Christ suffers when we suffer. He knows our pains and stressors.

"In all their distress He too was distressed, and the angel of His presence saved them. In His love and mercy He redeemed them; He LIFTED them up and CARRIED them all the days of old. "Isaiah 63:9

"Record my lament (deep sorrow or cry); list my tears on your scroll -- are they not in your record." Psalms 56:8

"We are hard pressed on every side but NOT crushed; perplexed, but NOT in despair, persecuted, but NOT abandoned; struck down, but NOT destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body." 2 Corinthians 4: 8-10

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange was happening to you. But REJOICE that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be OVERJOYED WHEN HIS GLORY IS REVEALED."    1 Peter 4:12-13