Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

If I asked most people if they would like to have this in the here and now, then I would expect a resounding yes. Living this life we lead in the here and no is painful. It comes with the territory. The only way to escape all the sorrows, tears, fears, anxieties, dangers, disease, and injustice is when all those things pass away. That means leaving the here and now for that promise which can only be accomplished in paradise with our Lord.

Aside from doing the unthinkable, how do you deal with all that? The majority of people who complain about the ugly things of this world only want it to stop. Having been someone who has lived with loved one suffering, I know how great a motivator pain can be in life. Both physical and emotional pain are devastating. I get it, but answer me this, what does it do to you spiritually?

Ephesians 6:18-20 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Failing to spiritually persevere cuts off your ability to present your supplications and prayers in the Spirit. It is in the Spirit that God responds and the devil knows that. These words follow those instructions about putting on the whole armor of God with good reason.

Do not allow pain and suffering to steal your power to be heard in the Spirit.