Really, LORD, are we to rejoice in our hard times? Romans 5:3 & 4 states: “…but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience [perseverance]; And patience, experience [character]; and experience, hope..” Yes, I want perseverance, character, and hope, but isn’t there another way?? Can’t You just slap these traits on us, bestow them on us when we are born again, and save the suffering? Apparently not! Just like Jesus had to go through His cross experience, we…..
