2. THE PAIN I CARRY What Is The Source Of My Pain/Grief?

3. THE PAIN I CARRY What Is The Source Of My Pain/Grief? -A “Messenger” from Satan

4. THE PAIN I CARRY What Is The Source Of My Pain/Grief? -A “Messenger” from Satan -God holds the ultimate & final control over life, sickness and death.

5. THE PAIN I CARRY What Am I Supposed To Do With It? -A test of my attitude and actions.

6. THE PAIN I CARRY What Am I Supposed To Do With It? -A test of my attitude and actions. -A call to rest in God & His grace.

7. THE PAIN AND MY PATH II Corinthians 4:7-10 -REALITY: Our bodies are “fragile” but what’s valuable is God’s power.

8. THE PAIN AND MY PATH II Corinthians 4:11-15 -PRIORITY: The sickness & physical death we experience is meant to point to Christ’s offer & promise.

9. THE PAIN AND MY PATH II Corinthians 4:16-18 -PERSPECTIVE: It comes down to what I am living and dying for.

10. A COUPLE OF CAVEATS Satan’s Scare Tactics: “It’s not death that scares me; it’s how I will die.”

11. A COUPLE OF CAVEATS Satan’s Scare Tactics: “It’s not death that scares me; it’s how I will die.” Satan’s Lie: “Is it really going to be better than what I have now?”

12. HELPING MY FOCUS The Son understands the pain of a physical body giving out.

13. HELPING MY FOCUS The Son understands the pain of a physical body giving out. The Father understands the pain of grieving over a loved one who dies.

14. HELPING MY FOCUS The Son understands the pain of a physical body giving out. The Father understands the pain of grieving over a loved one who dies. The Spirit understands my pain and speaks for me when words don’t come.