Much suffering comes as a direct result of sin. The consequences of good and bad actions will come, but they do not always come immediately, and they may not even come in this life. But the truth is that bad things may happen to the best of people. We may believe if we are married in the temple, our marriage will automatically be heaven on earth, or if we live the Word of Wisdom, we will never get sick. Here on earth, there is a lot of joy, but there are also times of trial, misfortune, and grief.Ī common misunderstanding among members of the Church is that if we strive with all our might to live the commandments, nothing bad will happen to us. In fact, we “shouted for joy” at the chance to participate in this “plan of happiness” ( Alma 42:8, 16). But remembering that these trials are part of the great plan of happiness helps me to see them as opportunities to grow and learn.Īs children of a loving God, we accepted our Father’s plan to obtain a physical body, gain earthly experience, and qualify to return to His presence and enjoy eternal life. When I anguish over difficulties, the experiences only serve to weigh me down. I’ve learned that the way I respond to trials can have a great effect on whether they become roadblocks in my life or expressways to learning and growth.
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