Suffering is part of life in this world and it is easy for us to become discouraged when we suffer. But Jesus has used suffering to make us beloved children of God and give us the future hope of future glory with God. In the meantime, God works to make all things work out for our good. So we persevere knowing that nothing, not even death, will separate us from Jesus and his great love for us. (Based on Romans 8:18-39.)