Many people struggle with the idea of suffering because its something that most people have the idea that if their really is a God then suffering shouldn't exist. Well this is my response to this:
The bible says in Romans 5:3-5
"Not only so but we also rejoice in our sufferings because we know suffering produces perserverance, perserverance character and character hope. And Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
Rejoice is suffering? Doesnt that sound a little strange or weird? Maybe at first. But notice what Paul says. He doesnt rejoice because he is suffering- that would be weird. Instead, Paul rejoices in suffering because of what it produces in his life. If your life is a breeze, you won't learn to be genuine or caring; you won't mature, and your faith won't be tested and deepened. The difficulties of life are what make you a better person- stronger, deeper and more hopeful. When you are hurting realize that pain is what helps you grow more like Christ.
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