No words can express how much the world owes to sorrow. Most of the Psalms were born in a wilderness. Most of the Epistles were written in a prison. The greatest thoughts of the greatest thinkers have all passed through fire. When God is about to make pre-eminent use of a person, He puts them in the fire.
Great minds have purposes, others have wishes.
We have all of us sufficient fortitude to bear the misfortunes of others. Life is a long lesson in humility. The tests of life are to make, not break us. Trouble may demolish a person's business but build up their character. The blow at the outward person may be the greatest blessing to the inner person.