The Gift of Suffering

We enter the world upside down
and journey through life backwards.
We cannot know what lies ahead,
as this would destroy all purpose.

We only see where we have been.
The mistakes we've made are clear,
as we survey each passing glance
in our journey on through life.

We suffer pain to understand
how to grow in soul and strength.
So, treasure hardship - welcome strife
and celebrate your journey.

God selects each gift with great care,
to help and guide us with love.
Rejoice when times are troublesome,
and know His gifts were special.