Romans 8:22 (New International Version):

"We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time."

Romans 8:22 suggests that the natural world experiences a sense of longing and suffering, similar to the pains of childbirth. It acknowledges the challenges and imperfections of our world, possibly due to various factors such as environmental degradation or the inherent struggles of life. This verse highlights the universal human understanding of the world's complexities and the need for progress and improvement.