2 Corinthians 1v9
Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.

This is the beauty of suffering, of patience. God is our rock, His power is our deliverance and we are called to lean on Him and be in is comforting grace and presence. That is where spiritual growth happens, where we get equipped for His plans for what is to come. Let us have faith, let us pray, let us deny ourselves and rely on Emmanuel - God with us.