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Me: God, it's me again, feeling no better and now worse than yesterday, but frustration and depression are deepening.

God: My child, you suffer not alone, but there are many who suffer your pain with you.

Me: Sorry, God that doesn't comfort me. Because you see when I do suffer, I am always alone, in my worried, anxieties and fear. These are mine, and mine alone, and I am getting so weak and tired. My soul is breaking down, Lord, and I really could use your help.

God: What shall I do for you? What is it that you wish for me to do? Shall I take the pain and suffering away, so that you may lead what you consider to be a normal existence?

Me: Yes, Yes, Yes. That's exactly what I want you to do. Let me lead a normal life, without attacks or fears or worries that make my life a living hell every day. Yes, do it, PLEASE.

God: My wonderful creation, you are created in my exact image, every fear, thought, worry you have, I also have. Every pain you feel, every ache that burdens your heart and weighs down your soul, extends to me. You DO NOT suffer alone, as I am here with you – always.

Me: So if you can feel what I can feel, don't you want to make me better, so that you can be better, too?

God: If it were that easy, that simple, then it would have been done, but... my child... do you not see the reasoning behind your pain and suffering? Do you not see that for each ache and attack you have your soul strengthens, your mind gains knowledge and your heart is rewarded with peace?

Me: Peace? You dare call this PEACE? What is this "peace" which you speak about? I find no peace in not being able to breathe, or being terrified of that which is around me. WHERE IS THE PEACE LORD?

God: My child, peace comes not from total serenity in your world, your thoughts or your deeds. Peace comes from a struggle from within, from a divine knowledge of yourself and others, and an understanding and compassion for yourself and humankind. If peace were as attainable as a simple smile from one stranger to another, do you not think that we could all obtain peace? That the world would be at peace, and that all of humanity would prosper? I wish it were so, child, but it is not.

Me: But that doesn't explain to me how I can gain anything from what I am going through.

God: Think not, child, but rather feel. Through our suffering, have you not learned anything? Have you not learned that a rose blooms not for its own sake, but so that we may enjoy its fragrance and special beauty? Have you not learned that children are gifts that you have been blessed with? Have you not learned to be patient and kind with those around you? Have you not learned that the world does not respond with your simple existence, but that it thrives on your gift of pure humanity? Have you not learned these lessons and more in your time of suffering and need?