Even now, Jesus is interceding for us as our faithful High Priest, offering prayers to God on our behalf (Romans 8:34). So when you do suffer, don’t be afraid to pray “painful prayers.” Don’t be afraid to pray tearful prayers. Don’t be afraid to pour your heart out to God because that is exactly how you get to really know Him in all His goodness and mercy (Psalm 34:4). Going through suffering doesn’t always mean you have weak faith (again, look at Jesus!) but it can always be a chance for your faith to grow and be made stronger. Allow yourself to be transformed through the power of prayer so that you too can stand firmly in Him even if your immediate circumstances don’t change.