We even take pride in our problems, because we know that trouble produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope. ~ Romans 5:3-4 (CEB)
Lord, the fact is that I am not ultimately in charge of my circumstances. Lots of things happen that are beyond my control. Help me to relax as I realize that you are fully in control. I need to quit complaining when I have trouble in my life. I need to think differently about suffering. I can praise you even when I'm struggling, knowing that you use the suffering to mature me into a hope-filled follower of Christ Jesus. Let's move that direction. Amen.