II Corinthians 1:5 ” For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.”

Misfortune, adversity, and sorrow will be part of our lives…whether we profess Jesus as our Lord and Savior or not. But what we can do is look at our sufferings through enlightened eyes… that by sharing in Christ’s suffering it becomes a pathway to sharing in His glory. (Philippians 3:10 & Romans 8:17) Besides, the Church is called to suffer for and with Christ. (II Corinthians 4:7-12 & I Thessalonians 3:2-4) Colossians 1:24 reminds us that we are divinely required to endure suffering as we carry the Good News of the Gospel Message to the world. So ultimately, it will be our decision if we suffer well or are miserable all the time.