Some thoughts: I think it is important to note that the Bible never tells us that once you accept Jesus, your pain will suddenly disappear. No one promises us a life free of hurt. But it does tell us how we can find joy.

There is a stigma out there that Christians put themselves on some high horse. That we never experience anything bad in our lives, and therefore that is why we think the world is so great. That isn’t true. We have found a reason to have joy.

We have found a God who helps us through our trials. We have found a reason to be hopeful. We have a mindset that things are all in accordance with God’s will and we are just one step closer to getting to heaven.

So no. Pain does not just disappear once you turn to God. But He takes our pain. He takes our suffering. And we learn to grow.

“Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.” John 16:20