There are three main causes of suffering--1. Results from your own decisions and actions -your sin--2. Direct spiritual attacks or attacks from others -other people's sin--3. The cross God has made for you.--This message deals with that 3rd category of suffering. We discuss WHY God allows his children to suffer if He loves us so much, what is meant by -take up your cross,- and how we can -and can not- do that.