Randomness

This week has been one in which the Lord has surely carried me as well as others. As a friend and I were discussing some of my challenges of the past year,the topic of suffering came up(yet again).I've come to the conclusion that I can't claim the benefits of the cross without the suffering.

Romans 5:3-5

3Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.