Romans 9:2

Romans 9:2 that. have great sorrow and unceasing pain in my heart.

'Great sorrow' -3601. odune od-oo'-nay; from 1416; grief (as dejecting): -sorrow. Some derive it from the root 'ed eat', as indicating consuming pain. (Vincent p. 99) Old word for consuming grief. (Robertson p. 380)

Paul was. man that was honest with life. He allowed himself to really see and experience the 'harsh realities' of life (God's own people on the road to damnation), and yet he also experienced true joy. (1 Peter 4:4). He did not seek to protect himself or insulate himself from life. The person who has. relationship with Jesus Christ, doesn't have to 'pretend' about anything. Such. person can face life 'head-on', and it not destroy their attitude about 'life', 'people' or the future.