Read a neat poem once about a bird singing so sweetly, but had a "thorn pierced it's side" where it sat singing... lyrics went on to say that in the best of us, suffering in our own lives builds compassion for others in need. Guess that is how it should be if we're to walk in His Footsteps, huh? After what He did for us all so long ago.
I get lifted up each time I come here... and have to thank God for my problems, instead of some others offered up here. Thank You, Lord!