Suffering , is one thing none of us can avoid, Monica.
How we deal with it depends on our belief or non belief.
I find it an interesting topic.
Every religion tries to make sense of Suffering. Hindus see it as a result of karmic debt. Buddhists , as a way to extinguish desire. Islam, as Alla’s will. “Born Agains” tell us God only wants us to have health and wealth (while they ask for money gifts for some televanglist. lol!)
Catholic Teaching, which I go by, tells us that suffering has it’s origin in the human will, the abuse of which, through the sin of Adam, caused the rift between God and Man. A rift that only Christ can reconcile.Suffering is never willed by God but is sometimes allowed in the same way a loving father will allow a child to “suffer”the consequences of his actions so that he will grow and learn.
We may not understand God’s reasons. I think we are sometimes allowed to suffer to learn how to trust God more and know there is a reason behind our immediate suffering.
It’s not easy Monica. Life can be very tough . It can also be delightful.
We CAN endure, with His Grace!
