My buddy is very depresed I wish I could take the pain for him, have you ever been in a situation when you wis

Question

you could take the pain of another person and bring it on yourself because you love them thatmuch, and how would you fell if u did that

Answer 1

The Testing of Our Commitment
Hebrews 11:8-19
In the “stretch” times of life, when God is testing us, He will teach us new and deeper truths about Himself, His purposes, and His promises. The difficulties are often painful, but they are always designed to be beneficial.
From a human perspective, times of testing can be baffling because we don’t understand how anything good could result. Consider God’s command that Abraham sacrifice his long-awaited son Isaac. Abraham’s earthly viewpoint could have regarded this order as:

• Unreasonable—”God, I cherish my son above all else. How could You ask this of me?”

• Untimely—”Why now, Lord? My son is still young. He is the one through whom my descendants are to come.”

• Unfair—”It’s not right that You ask me this. Haven’t I left home and friends to follow You?”

• Unbearable— “This is too hard for me. I cannot take this pain.”

Abraham rejected that kind of thinking. Instead, he trusted God and refused to turn away. The trial revealed Abraham’s unshakable commitment to the Lord’s plan.
Knowing which circumstances will help us grow, our Father asks us to exercise faith and choose His way. Recalling His unending love and wholehearted commitment to His children will help us do this. Be assured that God makes no mistakes in His dealings with us.
Imagine Abraham’s joy when the Lord provided a ram as a sacrifice in Isaac’s place. We will receive the same reward of spiritual joy when we remain steadfast. Won’t you respond to times of testing as Abraham did—by trusting and obeying God?

Be there for your friend. his suffering is a "test" for you both.
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Answer 2

Dear Maceo,

Yes, there have been times when I wished that I could take on someone else's pain but I've learned that it doesn't work. It is human nature but it just increases the misery in the world.

You can help your friend much more by praying as Sharon says that the spirit of depression be bound.

Have you yourself ever been depressed? If so how did you handle it? If not, do you know someone who has been through depression. You can help your friend a whole lot more by listening and when appropriate sharing what has helped you to overcome depression.

When I was going through an unwanted divorce I bought myself a picture frame that had the poem Don't Quit on one side and then I put one of my favorite pictures of myself beside it. I read the poem frequently.

Don't Quit (author unknown)
When things go wrong,
as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging
seems all up hill,
When the funds are low,
and the debts are high,
And you want to smile,
but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing
you down a bit,
Rest if you must
but don't you quit ...
Success is failure
turned inside out,
The silver tint
of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell
how close you are,
It may be near
when it seems so far.
So stick to the light
when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst
that you must not quit.

Answer 3

i am in that situation just now
and i promise you that the love and support you are giving them is in some way relieving them from that pain .. even if you or they dont realise it
it is a very difficult situation to be in and i have questioned why i am in this so often
and i have came to the conclusion that i am strong enough to be there and help in the best way i can ... and perhaps God put me here for that reason
just do your best , be supportive and be there when your buddy comes through this

there is a saying " if you are going through hell .... keep going "
because nothing lasts forever and there is light at the end xx

Answer 4

depends upon what the situation is as there are times when one can help take the pain of others upon themselves and help ease the burden. other times " just being there " for moral support also helps. then there are times when good advise can be of tremendous assistance. such as in the case of depression and drug use one might need professional treatment, rehabilitation and counseling to get back on track. a friend may get through where family members may be rejected because of their relationship.

Answer 5

first off, you don't need to ask to take on his depression, then you both will be depressed.

Pray that the spirit of depression be bound and removed from your friend.

Stand firmly beside him and offer your support.

Don't be critical of the way he is feeling in his depression..we all get there at times.

And yes, it is possible to take the pain that someone else is feeling upon yourself...but do not mistake that kind of pain for the pain you are talking about..the pain you speak of is spiritual in nature.

I will pray for your friend.

GOD BLESS YOU

Answer 6

properly, on the grounds that ya ask, Angel Eyes, i can think of of one style of person i could desire discomfort on: anybody who sexually molests a toddler. I have no use for human beings like this, and discomfort is an consumer-friendly punishment, in my e book. Peace!