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People in general, all can cause us pain and suffering. Whether good or bad, rich or poor, proud or humble they all can cause us untold suffering, intentionally or unintentionally.

Circumstances beyond our control sometimes just suddenly happen and we get into trouble. Try as hard as we might to avoid it, but sometimes events just do happen without warning which can cause us much pain and suffering. 

People and circumstances will always be with us. They do affect us and sometimes cause us much heartache. What is the best way to deal with this situation? How are we to respond when confronted with difficult people and difficult circumstances? 

Thankfully, God has not left us helpless. Here is good advice:

"Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy. For when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don't try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete." (James 1:2-4, Living New Testament)

As we face difficult people and difficult circumstances, we are advised to be happy. Why? Because we are assured of something good at the end of all these problems.

Developing patience, becoming strong in character, becoming fully mature and spiritually complete is what God wants us to become. He wants to see us grow just like his son Jesus Christ. That is why God allows us to go through difficulties. But the end result is something great -- eternal life with God forever!

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him" (James 1:12, NIV).

What a great future! And here's something more! In times of great difficulties, God has not left us helpless: 

"If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask Him, and He will gladly tell you, for He is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask Him; He will not resent it." (James 1:5, Living New Testament). 

God will be more than willing to help. He will show us how to solve our problems if we let him. He will not get angry because we asked for his help. He will not resent it just like a true Father won't. We should go to him and ask for his help.