Take pleasure in my weakness; when I am weak, I am strong - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Paul did much of his writting in prison and enduring arrests, beatings, threats against his life because of Jesus
People who take pleasure in suffering are usually the ones who need mental help.
Paul knew his suffering wouldn't last forever and that God had something better
He remembered his suffering would last a moment, while the glory to come would last forever
Suffering can: