From : God’s Grace in you Suffering by David Powlison

Afflictions are part of the process by which God nurtures his children to grow up to become more like him. His loving purpose is our transformation.

What does it mean that your significant suffering plays an intrinsic (belonging naturally, essential) role in how you will know the love of God poured into your heart? (Romans 5:3-5)

What does it mean that your significant suffering plays an intrinsic (belonging naturally, essential) role in how you will know joy inexpressible and full of glory? (1Peter 1:3-9)

What does it mean that your significant suffering plays an intrinsic (belonging naturally, essential) role in how you will know the peace of Jesus Christ? (John 16:33) 

What does it mean that your significant suffering plays an intrinsic (belonging naturally, essential) role in how you will become deep and wise? (James 1:2-5)

What does it mean that your significant suffering plays an intrinsic (belonging naturally, essential) role in how you will learn to truly help other people who suffer? (2 Cor. 1:4)

Love, joy, peace, wisdom - and the ability to make a difference. That’s what it means to grow

Up in Christ. The way you go “through fiery trials” along your pathway makes all the difference!