Sorrow is better than laughter, for sadness has a refining influence on us. Ecclesiastes 7:3 NLT This verse provides a perspective on the idea of life lessons.
You may wonder why you have to experience times of sadness because you don’t understand the significance of suffering. Although you may fully appreciate its significance as it pertains to the pain it causes, you may be oblivious to how it may be beneficial.
There’s nothing learned on the easy path, but sadness teaches you as it develops your character. It doesn’t require any special skills to get through happy times, but to endure sadness requires patience, strength and faith.
So the next time you’re experiencing sadness, you must look closer and examine what it’s there to teach you. Most likely you’ll discover the blessing in sadness is the life lesson it provides. You must learn to use your sadness as a teachable moment instead of a sign of defeat.
