Ever get a cramp in your leg? Like, in your calf muscle? You can be just walking, or stretching in bed, or bending over, and wham! Cramps can come unexpectedly, and the pain is sharp and severe. There’s not much you can do about it except rub your leg gently and just grit your teeth and endure the agony. The only thing that gets you through is the knowledge that the cramp is temporary. After a minute or two your muscle will relax and feel better.
Life can be like that. You’re cruising along with no major problems when, unexpectedly, adversity hits you. The pain can be sharp and overwhelming. Health problems, relationship troubles, money issues, many other things. You can survive them with faith, knowing the difficulties of this world are temporary.
Things will get better. You’ll get through this. Don’t let today’s suffering cramp your style.