““Suffering is not God’s desire for us, but it occurs in the process of life. Suffering is not given to teach us something, but through it we may learn. Suffering is not given to teach others something, but through it they may learn. Suffering is not given to punish us, but sometimes it is the consequence of our sin or poor judgment. Suffering does not occur because our faith is weak, but through it our faith may be strengthened. God does not depend on human suffering to achieve his purposes, but sometimes through suffering his purposes are achieved. Suffering can either destroy us, or it can add meaning to our life.3””
![“In the light of His example we can see, in the faith of His power we too can prove, that suffering is to God’s child the token of the Father’s love, and the channel of His richest blessing. [. . .] Suffering is the way of the rent veil, the new and living way Jesus walked in and opened for us.” quote by Andrew Murray](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0bd/andrew-murray-1530_andrew-murray_in-the-light-of-his-example-we-can-see-i_3046936.jpg)
![“If you allow it, [suffering] can be the means by which God brings you His greatest blessings.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea9/anonymous-1_blessing_if-you-allow-it-suffering-can-be-the-mea_995900.jpg)
