One reason God allows difficulties is to conform us to the image of Jesus. Pain is a tool that brings areas of ungodliness to the surface; God also uses it to sift, shape, and prune us. -Charles F. Stanley

What a great reminder and encouragement this was to me. Often times, when I'm dealing with pain, I turn bitter - especially bitter toward others, and some may just see that as me being rude or unhappy, but it's really the pain. It sucks though .... it really sucks but you know what? God works for the good of those who love Him (Romans 8:28). So whatever that difficulty is ... endure and embrace.