Does suffering have meaning?

Pain is not good in itself and should not be spoken of lightly. There are sufferings that can only be looked upon with respect and silence. Yet lived with God, suffering can open up depth, purify priorities, and teach how to love better. Not all pain is meaningless if it is joined to a much greater meaning. Uniting pain to Christ does not mean looking for it or refusing help. It means not going through it alone and trusting that even a difficult season can open a path of love and hope.