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What does it mean?
Human suffering may be misunderstood joy or a test, and trusting in goodness provides comfort during hard times.
In plain terms
Trusting that good will win helps through pain.
What can you take from it?
Faith in goodness eases suffering.

Where it applies

  • dealing with grief
  • facing illness
  • enduring hardship

Putting it to work

  • focus on hope
  • seek spiritual support
  • trust the process

Questions to consider

  • How do you find meaning in suffering?
  • What helps you trust when things go wrong?

Another view

Faith does not always prevent or explain real pain.

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