Everything that happens in life is under God’s sovereign rule and will have eternal ramifications. Whether it is sickness, suffering, or seemingly pointless pursuits, recognize that God has brought you through it all to mold and shape you into the person you are today and the person you are becoming. Christians are promised that all that comes our way will make us more like Jesus (Rom. 8:28-30). So don’t look on your past with disdain, disapproval, or despair.