This quote from @Bingo offers a powerful reminder that sometimes our struggles are meant to shape us rather than simply be removed. Instead of asking for a quick escape, maybe we should seek wisdom and strength to grow through the difficulties. It’s about trusting that God can use even the hardest situations to teach us, refine us, and ultimately bring us closer to Him. As James wrote, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” – James 1:2-3. Thanking God for the challenges doesn’t mean we’re grateful for the pain, but rather that we trust He has a purpose in it, and through faith, we’ll come out stronger on the other side.