The Lord permits us to have burdens

. . . as well as blessings in our lives. Believers suffer for different reasons. Our bodies change as we grow older, causing normal problems of life.Sometimes we're foolish, disobedient, and rebellious to the Lord. He may see fit to chasten us in His love, as He did King David

God may use suffering for building godly character. Paul, a man of rich Chrisian character, permitted God to mold and make him in the painful experiences of his life. He had letters to write, trips to take, sermons to preach, churches to visit, and dangers to face as he ministered.

He prayed three times that his affliction might be removed from him. God never promised freedom from sickness or suffering, but He does heal. God gave him a message that stayed with him.

2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities , that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

God's grace is sufficient to keep us and strengthen us in our times of suffering.