I don’t follow the reasoning behind associating physical pain as developing our spirit. Our spirit is only sanctified by Him, and only while we remain in faith through Him by our strength of volition, again through faith in Him.
Pain might be an evidence of testing to discern our strength of volition and manifest by our hearts, but not to be confused as the act of sacrificing or making a payment for something. That was already performed by our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus, once and for all eternity.
We also possess a resurrection body. Nothing God creates is good for nothing, although by the volition of others they may scar what He has created to a point to where it is no longer useful for righteousness in His plan.
If God didn’t care about bodies, he wouldn’t go to as much trouble saving so many. He has created us body, soul, and spirit in Adam, and also in the Second Adam.
I don’t follow the reasoning behind associating physical pain as developing our spirit. Evidently God does.
When we are children, we seek pleasure and avoid pain. As we mature, we begin to be willing to experience pain for gain.
I've experienced emotional and physical pain in my life. It has toughened me, made me stronger and more confidant, less fearful, more willing to place my fate in God's hands, to seek Him.
The Catholic church still has some particles of truth; ask them.
I'm sure you would like to be taken up before you have to experience discomfort. I don't think that will happen, but if it makes you face the day with a positive attitude, go for it.
