Everyone has troubles. We face problems, and hardship. We need strength, and patience. Why do people suffer? Are all our problems the result of sin (eg “selfishness” - our way rather than God’s way)? Why does God allow us to worry, to have anxieties, and difficulties?

Sometimes people suffer as a result of their selfish choices. Sometimes innocent people suffer as a result of other selfish choices. Sometime things just happen.

I have come to believe that God has not left me alone when I am going through difficult periods of life I have come to believe that hardships and troubles are tools that can be used to help fashion us in a positive way. I have seen the value of being around people of “faith” who are able to help and encourage people through the “hard times”.

God has said in Jeremiah 33:3 “Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”. Try to really  talk to God. You may be pleasantly surprised at the results!