Thanks to those of you who responded to the processing pain post. I think that you are right in that all four responses are appropriate at different times for different situations. I also agree with Jimmy that “the four together give us a better picture of how God uses suffering in our lives.” Suffering in our lives can be a huge tool to motivate us and to humble us. A wise woman e-mailed me about this topic, she said that sometimes it takes going to the bottom of the well, to find refreshment. I agree with this statement, although it is often tough to make it to the bottom of the well. I hope this was good food for thought!
May God be with you and comfort you in times of pain and suffering.
