S5 EP3 | How to Steward Your Pain for God’s Glory
Carla is no stranger to having to live with pain - hers in the form of mental illness.
But as she has done for herself and coaches her clients - stewarding our pain for the glory of God is not only in his will, but it gives purpose and meaning to our struggles.
In this episode, Carla shares 4 ways to stop being consumed by your pain and instead, learn to steward it.
Pain is Ours to Steward
You may not be able to have control over the existence of pain, but you get to decide what to do with it.
Are you trapped by pain or consumed with it?
Take a look at how your pain affects your life and the people around you. Pain may be temporary, but its effects are not.
If you are able to trust God with your pain, you will be able to use pain to point others to Jesus! This is stewardship.
How to Trust God with Your Pain
Share your heart with God and ask him for opportunities.
Pay the comfort that you have received forward.
Open your eyes to those suffering like you.
Give God glory.
Keep your eyes UP and OUT! Up to God, seeking His will and glorifying Him & Out to others, bringing comfort and testimony. You do with the measure that you have.
Your pain is not for nothing. It’s not wasted. God is using it to bring Him glory, build up His church and do you good, ultimately. Hold onto that hope.
Affirming Truth - I choose to steward my pain to the glory of God as He strengthens and enables me to do so.
Key scriptures:
2 Corinthians 4:2-9
1 Peter 5:10
Luke 11:9
2 Corinthians 1:4
Hebrews 13:16
Romans 12:12
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