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"Therefore, whenever we are undergoing pain and suffering, we need to be clear that God is primarily concerned about our heart attitude, not with providing instant answers or relief according to our whims or desires." (MacArthur, 116)

"God often sends suffering our way to drive us to Him and compel us to look away from ourselves. We have all seen Him do so, if not in our lives then in the lives of others who have endured major trials or physical suffering and have grown in their faith as a result." (MacArthur 93)

Have recently felt convicted to deepen my understanding of this topic. Hopefully a quick read.

"The path to blessing is often through suffering but always through obedience" (MacArthur, 39)