Deuteronomy 8:5

"So you must realize that the Lord, your God, disciplines you even as a man disciplines his son."
-Deuteronomy 8:5

Sometimes as Chrisitians, I believe one of the hardest things for us to understand is God's mercy. A life filled with Christ is beautiful, joyful, and fulfilling, but we forget that it's not always going to be sunshine and rainbows. Jesus Christ directly tells us in the bible that there will be obstacles ("in this world you will have trouble" -John 16:33). However, instead of blaming God for our troubles and asking why he would burden us with such a problem, embrace it. Offer up your suffering and feel blessed that your sacrifice may help someone else, somewhere in need. Remember that love = suffering. Jesus proved this on the cross. God may also use our problems to get our attention and draw us closer to him. If things seem to be falling apart, take a step back and focus on your Lord Jesus Christ. He will take care of all your problems. And sometimes the only way to learn is the hard way, but that's God's loving mercy. Ask God for help, for just as your Father disciplines you, he answers your requests: "For everyone who asks, receives, and the one who seeks, find; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asks for a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him." - Matthew 7:8-11. Not even your earthly father would turn you away your requests. Therefore, imagine how generous your Heavenly Father would be to your requests, who is the master of love and generousity.