"He comforteth readily and sweetly, signifying thus: It is sooth that sin is cause of all this pain; but all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner [of] thing shall be well."
Julian of Norwich (Ch. 27)
Sin has caused so much pain, suffering and anguish in this world. It is important to realize that sin causes pain and suffering, not God. God only wants to help, love, support, heal and bless us. God never harms people or brings suffering or pain. He only wants to relieve our pain! And He assures us that even though sin has caused so much pain to us, all shall be well! God will make everything - every single thing that is wrong and hurt and wounded and suffering - into beauty, wholeness, comfort, rest and joy. Whatever pain we are going through in this life has its end in Christ. He has embraced the suffering and pain of the world and ended all that in Himself. He will ultimately bring His 'life overcoming death' and 'wellness overcoming pain' to visibly manifest spiritually, psychologically and physically for all people. And all shall be well!
"I heard a loud voice from the throne say, 'God lives with humans! God will make his home with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying, or pain, because the first things have disappeared.'"
Revelation 21:3-4 (GW)
A Prayer: Thank You for giving us such hope and assurance, no matter what we are going through right now, with Your promise that all will be well!