Wow! An unpopular concept. Who wants to suffer, and who would ever sign up for it?

Suffering seems to be an unelected byproduct of life whose critical factor is how we respond to it.

The Apostle Paul responded to his sufferings by realizing that Christ also suffered. He used it as an opportunity to identify with Christ when he said, “That I might KNOW HIM, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings…” (Phil. 3:10)

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, forgive us when we complain about the hardships of life. Give us Your strength when we need the help.