"There is no way that Christlike character can be formed in man without suffering because he cannot be decentralized otherwise. If he will not suffer, if he determines to evade it, if he refuses to allow the life of nature and of self go to the cross, to that extent he will remain hard, self-centered, unbroken, and therefore unChristlike. Whole, unbruised, unbroken men are of little use to God."

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Just thought I would share this quote that was shared. Even though it speaks to trails and suffering, I still found it to be very encouraging in the fact that God takes the time and cares enough to break us in order to help us grow in Christ likeness. What a loving Father we have.

God Bless
maryjane