Seems to me that it goes without saying that for any who struggles with deep and ardent pain whether in body, soul or spirit, their world get's very small. That is to say that their focus is directed towards their pain and hopeful relief. Though I have always enjoyed great physical health, I am mindful for those who struggle. Even so, for believers our task is to continue to look towards Christ, for comfort, healing and His soon return! Also seems to me that for those who struggle with pain are given special insights of gratitude for the times that health and well being bring! Though our tears attend us in the "night" of our despair,overwhelming joy will attend the morning of new life! Our afflictions are truly temporary! TR I wish everyone took the attitude that pain can bring us closer to God. For some, it turns in the opposite direction. I suppose it is a "make or break" situation. Even so, I don't want to minimize what others have to go through when they suffer, having endured more than I have experienced. I can only encourage them to look to Christ and His sufferings, and to remember the temporary nature of this life. Whatever we face, however bad it gets, it does not compare with the glory to come. As one who has previously dwelt for what felt at the time to be an eternity in the valley where Job-like anguish, sorrow and pain is found, I can only say that in my experience there is absolutely no way either to describe it adequately or fully understand it until one finds themselves in the midst of such suffering. We can get a sense of it from Job's recorded words and can genuinely sympathize with anyone who has experienced it, but until you have actually felt the raw emotions, accompanied by the indescribable anguish of the soul that drives you to the edge of taking your own life because the darkness of despair refuses to allow you to find God or His relief, one can only speak of it in terms that might be best described as theoretical empathy. Indeed, Elijah prayed for death, Job cursed the day he was born. Depression and pain has afflicted many. And I agree words are not enough to dissipate or eliminate suffering! But words reflecting empathy, compassion and prayer is at times the only offering many of us have. Were it possible to take on the afflictions of anyone else, I know many would volunteer. Continue to hang in for just a short time more! Love & blessings...Tender Reed
Words are wholly insufficient. And while it is true that joy is promised in the morning, sometimes the weeping in the night reflects a depth of pain that makes it incredibly difficult to maintain a perspective of "light momentary afflictions", even though that truth from God's Word is not invalidated by the sometimes seemingly all-consuming severity of our anguish. Just some thoughts from one who, through no choice of his own, has been required by the Lord to walk that path. 
