Suffering

We have all been there: wondering why we go through the things we go through.
But, here's a thought:
Why did our Lord have to suffer? Why did He come to die?
It was so that He could save the whole world.
But,
Why do we have to suffer? Why do we have to go through hard things and hurt and experience pain?
It's so that, later in life, we can help those who are in our same shoes. We can help those who have been abused if we have been abused. If we have battled an eating disorder, we can help those who are battling one. If we have suffered through cancer, we can help strengthen those who are suffering it.
You get the picture.
This is why we suffer.
This is why Christ suffered.