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    PUBLISHED: Sep 18, 2017 · UPDATED: Oct 2, 2017 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 24 Comments

    WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER WASTE YOUR PAIN

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    Many months ago I watched an episode of a show called "Shark Tank" in which people present their businesses to business tycoons (otherwise known as "sharks") The "sharks" then choose to go into business partnerships with the businesses that they deem most profitable.

    But this particular episode I watched wasn't one in which people were merely presenting their ideas. It was a look into the business of a former contestant on the show. By getting into a business partnership with one of the sharks, she had built a very successful socks company. Yes, socks company.

    What moved me most was her story. She said she started kneading socks while she was stuck on a hospital bed. In that period, she lost her baby and was going through a lot of pain. Then she started kneading socks while in that hospital bed.

    It was from that painful experience that her socks company was born. While she was interviewed, she said these words, "never waste your pain". These words have stuck with me from the time I heard them.

    She didn't waste the pain of being confined to a hospital bed and loosing a child. She started doing something creative - kneading socks. From her creativity came a company and she eventually used the proceeds of that company to support children in need.

    Yes, never waste your pain. You see that situation that makes you cry at night? That thing that makes you toss and turn and breaks your heart into a million pieces - don't waste it, my friend. Let that situation spur you into starting something new, something different. It might be a new hobby, a new company or a new way to show love to mankind. But don't waste that pain.

    Because your greatest ministry will be born out of your greatest suffering.

    For any trouble life gives you, respond radically with something positive. When life gives you cause to worry, worship God radically instead.

    Trust me, this works. So instead of wallowing in pity or sadness or any negative feeling, seek ways on how to use that situation for the better. As cliche as it may sound, I'll quote this: "Turn your worry into worship and watch God turn your mess into miracles."

    "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." Romans 8:28 (NLT)pre-signature-pro

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    1. Mellie says

      September 18, 2017 at 10:14 am

      Wow...am.inspired! God bless you Madam Precious!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 18, 2017 at 10:39 pm

        God bless you too, dear.

        Reply
    2. Nora says

      September 18, 2017 at 11:16 pm

      Amen is all i have to add or say 🙏

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 19, 2017 at 7:16 am

        Amen dear.

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    3. Blessed says

      September 18, 2017 at 11:24 pm

      "When life gives you lemons, make lemomade"

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      • Precious says

        September 19, 2017 at 7:24 am

        Exactly! We can't just stay there lamenting over the sourness of the lemons. We have to make some lemonade.

        Reply
    4. Namondo Ewane epse Ekonde says

      September 19, 2017 at 7:20 am

      On point my dear! I have similar story. I am into beading today (though on very small scale) as a solution for pain when my little niece was kidnapped since 2013. I wanted to be distracted to the fullest.

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      • Precious says

        September 21, 2017 at 7:33 am

        Praise God! I'm glad you found something to keep you distracted. May our pain always give us the opportunity to birth something new. Thank you for sharing!

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    5. Charity says

      September 19, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Inspiring.

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      • Precious says

        September 21, 2017 at 7:33 am

        Thanks dear.

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    6. Dominika Goodness says

      September 20, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      word @your greatest ministry will be born out of your greatest suffering. Precious, if I didn't pick any other thing, I have picked this word. I will remember this every where I go. thank you for motivating me. my regards.

      http://dominikagoodness.blogspot.com.ng

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      • Precious says

        September 21, 2017 at 7:34 am

        Amen! The words are equally such a blessing to me. Have a great weekend, dear.

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    7. Amaka says

      September 21, 2017 at 11:31 am

      Thank you, Precious!

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      • Precious says

        September 23, 2017 at 11:23 pm

        You're welcome, dear.

        Reply
    8. Bisola says

      September 21, 2017 at 12:01 pm

      This is wonderful to read.
      “Turn your worry into worship and watch God turn your mess into miracles.”
      A great reminder not to worry on a personal basis.

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 23, 2017 at 11:24 pm

        Amen! Worry never helps us. Worship does.

        Reply
    9. Jamila says

      September 24, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      Precious,

      I find that this subject of harnessing your pain is very profound. The biggest innovations do come from our darkest moments. May we have the courage to see endless possibilities in moments of pain.

      - http://www.jamilakyari.com

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      • Precious says

        September 25, 2017 at 10:55 pm

        "The biggest innovations do come from our darkest moments." So true, dear. Thank you!

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    10. Sr. Mary says

      August 28, 2018 at 9:55 am

      There can be no Easter without Good Friday.
      Thank you so much for the reminder.
      May God Bless you

      Reply
      • Precious says

        August 29, 2018 at 11:22 am

        You are welcome, sister. Thank you for reading.

        Reply
    11. Irene says

      September 17, 2018 at 7:06 am

      Thank you so much for the inspiration.
      Live long and prosper.

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      • Precious says

        September 17, 2018 at 4:14 pm

        You are welcome, Irene. God bless you.

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    12. Josephine belisario says

      February 25, 2022 at 4:16 am

      Blessed day Precious, could I ask the name of that mother whom you mentioned Re: knesding socks while in hospital bed? Thank you!

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      • Precious says

        February 25, 2022 at 9:41 am

        Hi Josephine, unfortunately I can't remember her name. I watched her on a TV show.

        Reply

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