Perspective

I had determined that I wouldn't blog unless I felt there really was something the Lord wanted me to say. Today I read online this statement, "I just want the pain to stop." By making this statement what am I really saying?
It says that my focus is on me and my desires. It says that life is about me. It says that God is there to grant me a pain free life. However, life is filled with pain - emotional, physical, health, and mental. None of us are free from pain. What is the purpose of pain?
Pain is a teacher. Pain is a reminder we are a part of the human race. Pain allows us to identify with others who are suffering. Pain reveals our character and where our faith lies.
Philippians 3:10 talks about the "fellowship of His sufferings". What we should be asking is," What is the Lord teaching and how will He be glorified in it?" Jesus tells us that in this life we will have tribulation.
See Isaiah 30:15, "In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength."
My life is to become more and more like Jesus. But what I want is the glorified Jesus and not the suffering Jesus. What I want is the easy way. So, I say, "I just want the pain to stop."