Since suffering is inevitable we need to make peace with it. We need to think of it as an ally rather than an enemy. If you want suffering to strengthen you rather than destroy you, do what Jesus did. Don’t complain. Don’t blame God. Pray for deliverance but don’t demand it. Surrender to the Father’s plan even if that includes suffering. Don’t lose heart. Remember that you will be victorious in the end.
“Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him.”
— 1 Peter 4:1 (MSG)
Father God, help me to stop fighting and to surrender to Your will; let suffering do its holy work in me. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.