Some seasons are harder than others. There are those days that feel like a slap in the face. Or the ones where the pain is so great, you can’t see through the tears. And then there are those moments when you ask God how good can ever come of this. . Today as a dear friend shared a hard story with me, I was reminded of the gift that this suffering can be. . After asking God to take that cup from Him, Jesus was still obedient to the Father’s will. He didn’t just go through the motions; he fought to become a SACRIFICE. After being beaten beyond recognition, Jesus stood, walked and carried His own cross up that hill to His own crucifixion. He fought for every single step to get there. . His suffering was not in vain. It was obedience and love for the Father that led to His death but then also His resurrection. Without the death, there could be no resurrection. With no resurrection, there would be no salvation. . Your suffering is not in vain. It produces perseverance. Perseverance produces...