Romans 5:3-4 ” And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

This Scripture is about character-building…but not in the way we’d like. It’s the type of refinement that only comes through the tests & trials of suffering, pain, and hardship. It’s a deep-seated faith that perseveres through affliction with patient endurance, with us coming through the other side better, not bitter. When we let our problems lead us to become a better person, we can look beyond the misery, loss, and frustration to what God is really trying to do all along…that is perfecting us into His image.