Sick or in Pain

Psalms 38:1-22 CEV (A psalm by David to be used when an offering is made.) When you are angry, LORD, please don't punish me or even correct me. 2. You shot me with your arrows, and you struck me with your hand. 3. My body hurts all over because of your anger. Even my bones are in pain, and my sins 4. are so heavy that I am crushed. 5. Because of my foolishness, I am covered with sores that stink and spread. 6. My body is twisted and bent, and I groan all day long. 7. Fever has my back in flames, and I hurt all over. 8. I am worn out and weak, moaning and in distress. 9. You, Lord, know every one of my deepest desires, and my noisy groans are no secret to you. 10. My heart is beating fast. I feel weak all over, and my eyes are red. 11. Because of my sickness, no friends or neighbors will come near me. 12. All who want me dead set traps to catch me, and those who want to harm and destroy me plan and plot all day. 13. I am not able to hear or speak a word; 14. I am completely deaf and can't make a sound. 15. I trust you, LORD God, and you will do something. 16. I said, "Don't let them laugh or brag because I slip." 17. I am about to collapse from constant pain. 18. I told you my sins, and I am sorry for them. 19. Many deadly and powerful enemies hate me, 20. and they repay evil for good because I try to do right. 21. You are the LORD God! Stay nearby and don't desert me. 22. You are the one who saves me. Please hurry and help.

Matthew 26:39 CEV Jesus walked on a little way. Then he knelt with his face to the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, don't make me suffer by having me drink from this cup. But do what you want, and not what I want."

Romans 5:3-5 CEV But that's not all! We gladly suffer, because we know that suffering helps us to endure. 4. And endurance builds character, which gives us a hope 5. that will never disappoint us. All of this happens because God has given us the Holy Spirit, who fills our hearts with his love.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 CEV 9. But he replied, "My kindness is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak." So if Christ keeps giving me his power, I will gladly brag about how weak I am. 10. Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or mistreated or to have troubles and sufferings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong.

1 Peter 4:12-13 CEV Dear friends, don't be surprised or shocked that you are going through testing that is like walking through fire. 13. Be glad for the chance to suffer as Christ suffered. It will prepare you for even greater happiness when he makes his glorious return. 19. If you suffer for obeying God, you must have complete faith in your faithful Creator and keep on doing right.

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