Turning Pain Into Purpose

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So grab your taza of coffee and let's talk . Hello , hello , good morning . Welcome back to another episode of Mommy on a Mission podcast , the podcast that empowers women to reach their impossible goals , one dream at a time . I'm your host , mariana , and good morning . I'm so glad you're here with me this Saturday .

You know I have been on this wonderful journey these past few weeks , ever since I started going back to church . It's been just a wonderful thing , and , you know , god's been really speaking to me a lot lately . I don't know , I don't know , I don't know what it is , but I'm happy .

The things that God has really been pouring into me has really been setting me back on fire and has really gotten me to think about a lot of things , things that I haven't thought about in quite some time , and so I'm glad to be sharing this information with you , because I think a lot of us have these same things that we're thinking about .

We just don't talk about it as often , and so I want to share something that's been placed on my heart yet again , and that's about our pain . Does God really use our pain , like , is there a purpose for our pain ?

And so that's what we're going to dive deep into today , and I think diving into this is going to be a powerful and transformative topic about turning pain into purpose , because I believe that , as a woman of faith , that God can work all things together for the good of those who believe in him , because it tells us that in Romans 8 , 28 .

So today , this morning , grab your cafecito and if you have a Bible , sure grab your Bible too , and let's explore how we can find purpose in our pain and transform our struggles into a source of strength and peace . Into a source of strength and peace . So let's begin by understanding what pain is and the different forms it can take .

We all know that pain is inevitable , right ? It's part of our life , whether it be physical , whether it be emotional or spiritual . It can stem from various sources . It can be from like loss , betrayal , disappointment or even personal failures . But why do we experience pain ? It's a question we all grapple with at some point .

Pain can impact our mental , emotional and spiritual well-being , challenging us to our core . Yet it's in these moments of vulnerability that we often find our greatest opportunities for growth . So how can we find purpose in our pain ? Well , let's consider the idea that God can use our pain for a greater purpose .

In 2 Corinthians 1.4 , we learn that God comforts us in our troubles so that we can comfort others in theirs . So think about that for a moment . Our experiences , no matter how painful , can become a source of comfort and strength for others . A source of comfort and strength for others . I remember reading and this is in the New Testament .

So if you've never read the Bible , the Bible is broken into the New Testament and the Old Testament . Right , so we're taking it back . The New Testament is before Jesus and it's during the time of like Abraham and whatnot , and it's when before , they want it to be fruitful and multiply .

So they had concubines , and so in this particular story , it reminds me of Hagar . Now , hagar was a concubine and and she was selected to have a child because her owner could not have a child .

So she was given so that she could bear a child , and her owner became angry and jealous of her , so she was mistreated and she was asked to leave , and so she was abandoned . But despite her being abandoned and facing hardship , god did not forgive her . I mean , forget her , sorry .

Hagar was met by God in her distress and God provided for her and her son , ishmael , and God promised her that he would make a great nation of her descendants great nation of her descendants . Her story is a testament of how God can turn our most difficult moments into a beacon of hope for the future .

Now let's talk about practical steps for finding purpose in our own pain . Let's talk about practical steps for finding purpose in our own pain . First of all , we need to surrender our pain and brokenness to God , allowing him to work in and through us . This may involve prayer , seeking counsel and being open to healing and restoration .

Next , we can use our experiences to minister to others who are facing similar struggles , because sharing our stories and offering support can be incredibly empowering , both for ourselves and for those we help . I like to say that our story is not our story , but rather his story to tell . I can recall being ashamed to share my story , and the enemy knew it .

He would have me believe that no one would ever hire me , that no one would ever love me , that no one would ever respect me or accept me . All of those were lies . All of them . I endured abuse from not only the hands of my ex-husband , but from the hands of my father , former boyfriends . I was verbally , mentally and emotionally abused .

I lived with guilt and embarrassment for so long , allowing myself to believe that God did not love me , that he was never going to forgive me and that I deserved what I was living .

Amiga , let me tell you , in those times of darkness , god , with all of his grace and mercy , was shining his light and slowly pouring his truth into me , and over time , I came to realize that God had a plan for me and everything that I had endured in my life was not going to go to waste .

He is using each struggle of my life to share with someone at the right time . At the right time , amiga , he is allowing me to speak to you right now to let you know that the pain you are feeling right now is not in vain . Your pain has a purpose .

Your pain will provide hope and comfort to someone else , just as I hope it is providing hope and comfort to you . So what does this all mean , and what does this have to do with being a mommy on a mission ? The answer is everything , everything . Turning pain into purpose is like harnessing that energy of a storm to power your journey .

As an empowered mommy , you take those trials and tribulations you faced and use them as fuel to propel you forward , because each setback becomes a stepping stone . Each tier is a testament to your resilience . When you turn your pain into purpose , you redefine your narrative .

Instead of being held back by your struggles , you rise above them , showing your strength and determination . This transformation not only empowers you , but also inspires those around you and if you have children , especially your children , if you have nieces , your nieces , your nephews , your friend , your sister , to see the adversity can be a catalyst for greatness .

Being an empowered mommy on a mission means you're not just surviving , you are thriving . You're setting goals , smashing them and showing the world that nothing can hold you back . Your pain becomes your power , your purpose becomes your passion and your mission becomes the plan that God had for you .

So it's important to acknowledge that turning pain into purpose is not always easy or quick . It's a process that requires trust in God's plan and timing . Remember James 1 , 2 through 4 says , which encourages us to consider it pure joy when we face trials , because they produce perseverance and maturity in our faith . Embrace this process and be patient with yourself .

Trust that God is working behind the scenes , even when it feels like nothing is happening . Amiga , have grace , have mercy with yourself , love yourself , be patient with yourself . It's incredible how sometimes we can have grace and mercy and patience with other people and yet we can't do that for ourselves . Remember be grateful for the things that you do have .

Be grateful for the things that you do have . Be grateful for those small victories . Be grateful for what you have accomplished . Be grateful that you still have breath in your lungs and that you are still here for another day to share . Be grateful and remember that all things work for good , right ?

I love this verse and I'll always repeat it because it's one of my favorite verses . I love this verse and I'll always repeat it because it's one of my favorite verses and it's I know the plans that I have for you , declares the Lord , plans to prosper you and not harm you , plans to give you a hope and a future , and that's from Jeremiah 29 , 11 .

I just love that because it's so true . Regardless of what you're going through , no matter what pain you're going through , god has a plan for it . It is not in vain . So , amiga , as we wrap up today's episode , I wanna leave you with a challenge Seek out the purpose in your pain and trust in God's faithfulness .

Allow your struggles to become a source of strength and empowerment , not only for yourself , but for those around you . Let me pray with you , dear Heavenly Father . We just come before you , lord Jesus Christ .

I lift my sister up to you , father God , asking you , father God , that whatever she is going through today , father God , whatever she is going through , father , that is hard , that is just , you know , overcoming her . That is overwhelming her . Father God , whatever trials and tribulations she is facing , father God , I pray Father God for a breakthrough .

Trials and tribulations she is facing , father God , I pray Father God for a breakthrough . I pray , father God , that you will use this as a testimony for her . Father God , that you will just use this , father God , that you will change her . Father God , use it as a transformation , father God , use this Father God as a purpose , father God .

Father God , use this so that she can share it with somebody else who's going to benefit from it , father God , and may it bring her closer to you .

Father , I don't know what hurt , what pain , what circumstances has her down right now , father God , but I lift her up to you , father God , asking you to give her the strength that she needs , the peace of mind that she's looking for , father God , the comfort that she is seeking , father God , the love that she is wanting , father God , the approval , father God ,

to be seen . Father God to be seen . Father God to be acknowledged . Father God , these things , father God , help her with Father God . Love on her , jesus , and use her pain , father God and turn it into something wonderful , father , and it's in Jesus' name that we pray .

Thank you so much , amiga , for this day , and thank you for joining me on Mommy on a Mission . If you found today's episode helpful , please share it with someone who may need to hear this message . And don't forget to subscribe , leave a review and , until next time , stay empowered and keep reaching for your impossible goals . Hasta el proximo sábado .

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