As you go throughout the week reflect on these takeaways:

- Suffering exists because God values our free will, which is essential for authentic love and relationship. Without the ability to choose, we would be robots, not beloved children.

- We must arm ourselves with Christ's attitude toward suffering by viewing it as temporary, purposeful, and formative—producing endurance, proven character, and hope in our lives.

- God doesn't always tell us why we suffer, but He does reveal it will be worth it. Our worst moments of suffering won't be worth comparing to the glory that will be revealed in eternity.