Romans 8 – My soul, it groans within me

Romans 8:18-23 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory that is to be revealed to us. 19 For the anxious longing of the creation waits eagerly for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now. 23 And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.

A constant theme that I have come back to over and over again is that life is not always pleasant. In life there are plenty of times of joy, celebration, happiness, and peace; but, there are many, many times of sorrow, tragedy, pain, hurt, despair and suffering.

One of my favorite books/movies is “The Princess Bride” and a quote that has always stuck with me is this: ‘life is pain. Anyone who says different is trying to sell you something.”

Life is pain. Life stinks. Life hurts. Life is tough.

Just because I have a relationship with Jesus Christ does not mean that life becomes easier. It does not mean that my body or my soul groans any less. My relationship with Christ means I have one in whom I can confide, in whom I can trust; and it means I have a hope of an ultimate reality where the pain, the suffering, the tragedy, the groaning in my body and soul will be gone.

We are corrupt. Our faith in Christ does not change that now; but, one day it will.

God I wait, but God I can’t wait
For your holiness,
To hover over me.

God I wait, but God I can’t wait
For your holiness,
To hover over me.

My soul, it groans within me.
My soul, it groans within me;
Waiting for your hand to move.

My soul, it groans within me.
My soul, it groans within me;
Waiting for your hand to move.

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