Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4 NIV
Ok so I don't know about you but I'm not so sure I want to glory in my sufferings. I'm not even sure that I'm hopeful they will bring perseverance and character. I think I'd rather earn those a different way.
Beauty is painful, exercising is hard work, learning is tedious. I guess we could call this suffering in a way. In the end we have met the goal we set out to accomplish. But that doesn't make the journey any less painful.
I'm just being honest. No one invites pain and agony into their lives. But we can learn some powerful lessons along the way. I only hope I learn the lesson the first time. I think repeating anything would be like going back to a salon that ruins your nails. That's a whole different level of suffering.
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