Earthly life is full of pain and sorrow. God had one Son without sin; He has none without suffering, for Christ was prince of sufferers. The world regards adversity and sorrow of every kind as misfortune. It would never call a man blessed or happy whose life is full of trial and tears. But the gospel turns a new light, the light from heaven, upon earthly life, and in this wonderful light affliction and sorrow beautiful.
This reading was taken from Strength and Beauty
Chapter 13 : The Beauty of the Imperfect