There’s a profound wisdom in the idea that pain forces a "stop." Often, we move so fast that we outrun our own peace. Pain has a way of stripping away the noise until all that’s left is the need for connection and faith.
The Biblical Anchor
You mentioned the book of James, which is perhaps the most famous "manual" for this mindset. In James 1:2-4, it suggests that the testing of faith produces perseverance:
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."
It’s not saying the pain itself is "joyful," but rather that the expansion—the growth, the character, and the closeness to God that results from it, is where the value lies.
Why This Perspective Matters
Purpose Over Punishment: Shifting the narrative from "Why is this happening to me?" to "What is this producing in me?" changes how you experience the struggle.
The "Stop" as a Reset: Using pain as a cue to reconnect helps ensure that when you do move forward, you're doing it with a renewed spirit rather than just grinding through on empty.
The Promise of Presence: The belief that God is "here with us" removes the isolation that usually makes pain so much harder to bear.
It takes a lot of spiritual maturity to look at a difficult season and see it as a tool for expansion rather than just a setback.
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