Purpose in the Pain: How God Uses Hard Seasons for Growth
Purpose in the Pain: How God Uses Hard Seasons for Growth Pain is something we all try to avoid. Whether it's heartbreak, loss, disappointment, or personal struggle—pain feels like the enemy. But what if pain isn’t punishment? What if it’s preparation? What if God is using the very thing you're asking Him to remove to shape you into who you’re meant to become? The Bible is full of stories where pain had a purpose: Joseph was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and imprisoned—yet those very trials positioned him to save an entire nation (Genesis 50:20). David was anointed king but spent years running for his life in caves before sitting on the throne. Even Jesus , the Son of God, endured suffering, rejection, and the cross before the resurrection. God never wastes pain. He uses it: To refine your character To draw you closer to Him To develop the faith you'll need for the next season To birth compassion in your he...