He shall judge between many peoples,and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away,they shall beat their swords into ploughshares,and their spears into pruning-hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more; but they shall all sit under their own vines and under their own fig trees,and no one shall make them afraid;for the mouth of the Lord of hosts has spoken.(Micah 4:3-4)
In relationship with God pain can be redemptive. Outside relationship with God pain ends with death.
In relationship with God suffering can be a path to courage. Outside relationship with God suffering frequently travels with fear.
In relationship with God pain can unfold into new understanding. Outside relationship with God pain often results in despair.
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