Adversity--

p. 228 - "The Discipline of Grace"

"This is the design of God in all of the adversity and heartache we experience in this life. There is no such thing as random or chance events in our lives. All pain we experience is intended to move us closer to the goal of being holy as He is holy."

How do we respond to adversity in our lives? Do we turn inward toward the pride of self-pity (though we should never deny the reality of the pain), or do we turn toward the one who has suffered worse than we ever will to sustain us by his grace?