The Bible isn't quick to give answers; it mainly gives the Answer.

The problem of suffering is not about something but about someone.

Programs, systems and methods sit well in the ivory towers of monasteries or in the wooden arms of icons. Head knowledge comes from the pages of a theology text. But the invitation to know God - truly know Him - is always an invitation to suffer. Not to suffer alone, but to suffer with Him.

The Psalms wrap nouns and verbs around our pain better than any other book.

God uses suffering to purge sin from our lives, strengthen our commitment to Him, force us to depend on grace, bind us together with other believers, produce discernment, foster sensitivity, discipline our minds, spend our time wisely, stretch our hope, cause us to know Christ better, make us long for truth, lead us to repentance of sin, teach us to give thanks in time of sorrow, increase faith, and strengthen character.

God doesn't just give us grace; He gives us Jesus, the Lord of grace.

God always seems bigger to those who need him most. And suffering is the tool he uses to help us need him more.