A toddler may fall and hurt themselves, but eventually they will learn how to walk. Sufferings, persecutions, and troubles help to build our faith so we can learn how to spiritually walk. What God has in mind for us after this brief earthly life, I don t know. But I do know that it will be for an eternity. When we view things from God s perspective, it changes our values.
Death is no longer a tragedy, but rather a homecoming.
Suffering is no longer pain, but rather an opportunity to learn to trust in God. Illness is no longer dreaded, but rather an opportunity to see God s comfort and care. Persecution no longer makes us feel weak and helpless, but rather it makes us strong in our faith. Walking through the valley of darkness is no longer frightening, but rather it helps us to learn to walk by the light. If a child never faces challenges when growing up, they will not learn how to cope with them as an adult.