True Pain, True Grief, and a True God
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I’m not sure how to begin or where to start. I realize many people have gone through many more difficulties in life than I ever will. My prayer is simply that this may encourage those of you in the midst of suffering, or to help educate those who wish to better comfort friends and family who are in need. I’m a simple man who knows very little, but I serve a God who knows it all. This book is a collection of my thoughts and experiences, which are by no means universal to everyone who is experiencing pain. Ultimately, this resource does not have the answers and cannot tell you how to “fix” your situation. What I can do though, is introduce you to someone who can. Jesus Christ is the only, and the ultimate, healer. The best book on pain and suffering and how to overcome is the Bible.
My purpose behind this composition is to encourage you. Whether you are the one who is struggling, or you are the one who wants to help another. We all experience pain to varying degrees, and you are not alone in how you feel. I pray you are encouraged by the words you are about to read, and that you know you are not alone.
Difficulties in life will occur all of the time, and with the strength of God, we can overcome. Thank you for taking your time, and for sharing with me in your pain. All things are possible through Christ, and your sufferings are not too big for Him.
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7).
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A year after experiencing what he never thought possible—his father’s suicide—author Dylan Dodson had learned many lessons about pain, suffering, and grief. After hearing story after story of others who had been through difficult situations and painful circumstances, he began to realize a few things. He saw how much pain people deal with in their everyday lives. He discovered that many people thought that they were the only ones who experienced those painful emotions in the manner that they did, and that they felt bad because of how they were feeling.
But struggling through a hard time does not mean you do not love God and that He does not love you. The emotions that you feel are normal; you were created with the ability to grieve, and it is okay to do so. Pain is real, and so are the feelings that come with it. You are not alone in your suffering; there is nothing wrong with you, and God does not love you any less or any more because of what you have been through. This is not your typical “what now” book. Rather, it is a real story that you can relate to and understand in your own way. Journey with Dodson as he shares his experiences, and discover what the Bible has to say on true pain, true grief, and a true God.
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About the Author
Dylan Dodson lives in Wilmington, North Carolina, with his wife, Christina. He is currently pursuing his Master of Religion through Liberty University, and is the director of TheAdvancing.com. Dylan aspires to one day plant a church.