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John 3:16 KJV: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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I have had acid reflux, chronic kidney disease, lymphoma, shingles, and probably a circadian rhythm disorder and probably IBS, and all of my male paternal ancestors including my father and grandfather have died of heart attacks. What's more, the treatments for these conditions themselves have come with severe complications, including agonizing pain and frequent infections, and even neurological complications culminating in a vegetative state for a few days. And all of this by the age of 25. And I call all of it a blessing, for the foolish godlessness of this generation is caused in part because men have forgotten death, and grown complacent, and supposed that the arrows of God's wrath no longer find their targets, but the shadow of death has hanged over my head since I was a young child which, I think, has enabled me to think more about eternity than others my age. But I do not suppose my life is wasted or worse than theirs, because my only comfort in life and in death is that I am not my own, but belong, body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.
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3f5e5d No.27721 
>>27713 (OP) 
Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
Romans 5:3-5
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f1ff4a No.27725 
I feel for you, Anon.
Seven years ago I was harmed by a doctor and never fully healed. My cognition has suffered immensely, all the minor vanities I used to take comfort in are slipping away. Each passing day feels like a noose tightening ever-so-slightly round my neck. I don't reject Providence or hope, but I feel that while I may have some years left, it's simply in store for a life that is simply not worth living. 
I can't even begin to imagine what you go through. I don't know who you are, but I find your temerity and surety in the Resurrection to be inspiring. 
>But I do not suppose my life is wasted or worse than theirs, because my only comfort in life and in death is that I am not my own, but belong, body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.
Thank you for articulating what I could not.
God bless you.
>>27721
Amen.
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