Why does it feel like Pain is always a bad thing

Enemies of pain, haters of wounds, lovers of joy, and obsessed with pleasure. I somehow have this idea that pain is always a bad thing. Maybe because growing up, I find my loved ones protecting me from it. It’s something I shouldn’t experience at all like it’s an enemy that I should avoid. And because of this mindset, every time I feel in pain, I feel like I’m on the wrong road. I feel like I did something wrong. And I need to correct it immediately.

Yes, there are instances that pain is a signal that something is indeed wrong, but at the same time, there are moments when you also experience it, even if you do what’s right. Pain is not only an indication that a bad thing needs to be corrected, but it’s a signal that you tried to let go of your wrong beliefs.

Sometimes, there is pain when we try to follow the ways of God and not the ways of this world. There is pain when we slowly learn to correct others. It’s painful when we let go of a toxic relationship, especially when we truly love the other person. It’s not easy to do what’s right, especially when society believes the opposite thing.

In short, pain is not always a bad thing. Sometimes, it leads us to a better life. When you feel in pain because you choose to follow God, remember that it’s not a sign of defeat, but it simply means that God is inviting you to a season of growth and eventually healing.

There are seasons when God prunes us, and it will be very painful. But this is not the kind of pain that will break us in the end. Instead, this pain will help us grow and prosper.

So, if you are in pain right now, try to ask yourself, is that pain a bad thing? Or perhaps a blessing?