People suffer various types of ailments and mental distress throughout their lives. Having an intimate, personal relationship with God doesn't keep us from suffering. What it does is give us a focal point. If we keep our eyes on Christ and all He represents, our suffering can be somehow lessened. God gives us the grace to deal with that which comes against us. It has never been said that Christians will live a life free from hardship and pain. If you thought that was the case you are mistaken. Our trials do not come from a lack of faith. Hardship comes our way to hone (1) us and take us deeper into the things of God. Trials and suffering serve a specific purpose in the life of a Christian. Without being tested we can never grow. It is in the difficulties of life that we see some of God's greatest promises realized. rlkeller
(1) To perfect or make more effective.
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