Before I became a Christian I was a happy wife and mother, but inwardly I was discontent. I wasn't sure why, but when I found Christ, it all made sense. I needed Jesus to give my life meaning and purpose, grace and forgiveness, wisdom and truth.
During the first few months of my new faith, I heard teachings that claimed Christians are promised healing and comfort in life. It sounded great! But it didn't take long to realize those teachings didn't match the things I was reading in Scripture.
In many ways, Scripture prepares Christians for more difficulties, not less (e.g. John 15:18-21; 2 Corinthians 4:8-11). And the longer I've been a Christian, I've definitely faced more challenging difficulties than during my unsaved years. Life has gotten harder in one sense, but I've seen how my difficulties have provided wonderful opportunities to grow in my faith. Through hardship, I've better understood the awesome character of my Lord.
As Jesus explains in John 16:33: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Whatever hardships or challenges you're facing, remember that earth isn't your home. We're aliens and strangers here dealing with earthly problems. But we're headed for a place of peace and joy beyond our imaginations (Hebrews 11:13-16).
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For more on this subject, see Solid Food Faith and Aliens and Strangers. And if you'd like to know what Scripture teaches about healing, see The Biblical View of Healing.
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