Thursday, July 3, 2008

Suffering Serves a Purpose

During our move, we've had some challenges getting furniture in good condition, which has resulted in many lost hours, delays and frustration. As I received yet another call informing me that we weren't getting what we were promised, I wondered why it was going so hard. Although this isn't big in the scope of things, I've been suffering; it's very real stress. But as with any type of suffering-from the small to the large-we are refined through the process.

We have a choice, of course, of how we react. We can acknowledge that good always comes from things or we can get angry. I have certainly had my moments, but I know this will all work out. Through the trials, I am made more mature, more compassionate and more understanding. These are all good things, and for that, I can be thankful. It doesn't make the waiting and mishandled situation any easier, but it puts my focus forward.

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