I went through a bit of spiritual pain today.
Here is the cycle –
Sin is exposed through confrontation
Initial Resitance
Coming to Repentance
Believing and depending upon the Gospel
and Growing in grace
Then, later in the day, I read this portion from Thomas Brooks.
It made me thankful for the pain I endure.
None are so skilful in applying the comforts of the Word to wounded consciences, as those who have lain bleeding themselves; such know the symptoms of soul-troubles, and feel others’ pains in their own bosoms, which some that know the Scriptures, for lack of experience do not.
Oh may God see fit to use my pain for the good of this flock!