it's all about perspective

The unbelieving world views life's difficulties as fate or as the god's wrath being poured out on them for wrongdoing.  They are always wondering if they are doing enough and try whatever they can think of to please the "gods." Nothing seems to be enough. They are being judged and given no escape. Perhaps it is karma, or destiny. Whatever title you give it, life is not fair. Life is hard. If there is a God, He certainly doesn't love me...just look at the evil in the world.

BUT

As believers, our perspective is completely different. Have you ever been through a tough time in your life? Maybe you questioned God or handled the situation poorly, but deep down inside you knew that God was in control. We see God's hand in the midst of trial. Difficulties are allowed in our lives to bring us closer to God. Suffering in this life is like a chisel that slowly chips away self and leaves nothing but our soul crying out to our heavenly Father. "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." Romans 8:18
 
God is good all the time.

• Rejoice that God is working in your life
• Delve into Scripture
• Ask God to mold you into the person he wants you to be
• Be willing to change
• Thank the Lord for his unending grace and mercies anew