In church last Sunday the message was about suffering and why it is necessary as a part of God's plan. Wasn't that just the perfect topic to discuss days after I get my results? Many people want to blame God when terrible things happen in their life and they wonder why he would let such things happen to good people. To me, it seems, that if you believe in God enough to blame him for the bad that happens, shouldn't you have enough faith in him to know that there is a bigger picture here that you can't see? According to my pastor, and well, the Bible, suffering is an important part of all of our lives.
As it says in Romans:5, "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us."
