Does anything good ever come out of pain?

Romans 5:3-5

“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured  out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”

Perseverance, character, and hope those are good.

I find it interesting that many times in the bible the main characters persevered through the trials all the while giving praise to God.

God has promised to be near the broken hearted and to never leave or forsake us. He also promised to refine and grow the ones that  he loves.

While pain is never pleasant growth is necessary. I would say yes something good can come from a painful situation.

I think to a nonbeliever pain in a person life happens. A Christian has pain also. We are both the same walking this planet with its ups and downs. The difference is we can rejoice knowing we have a God who walks with us, never forsakes us, and makes all things work together for the good for those that love the Lord.

Prayer for today:

Please Lord let me have a testimony in my joy while I suffer, focus my eyes on you and not my problems.