Nobody desires to suffer. It is abnormal to want to suffer, especially if the hardship is intense and relentless. So why does a good God allow suffering in life? How does His love square with the pain and sorrow we have to go through? God is not a sadist. He permits suffering only because there are very real spiritual and eternal benefits to it. Here, I give you 9 of them. Hope it encourages you when you experience difficult times.