Romans 5:3-4

Two of my favorite verses. These in fact are the two verses that I rely on while I grow into christ-like character. Through my sufferings, God taught me patience. Through my patience, God taught me character to be Christ-like. Through following Christ-like attitude, God gave me hope that if it is in HIS WILL, that my sufferings will go away someday. Romans 5:3-4 ".....we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."