The most effective teacher.

Pain gives us strength of character; it gives us a soul. Digging deep into who we are, it shapes us. It brings us down to a place where all seems worthless; but if we know where to look, God builds us up on Himself. He is the only strong foundation. The pain is a tool, a cleansing, a new beginning. It is a state of being that deepens our souls and gives us wisdom if we allow it to. We can become its students, always seeking what lessons can be retained in its teaching. And if we trust, it will pass.
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."- 1Peter 5:6-7. Whether we humble ourselves or are humbled by our circumstances, as long as we accept our humility, God will lift us up. He cares for us and will take our anxieties if we let him. If, in the end, we are closer to God as a result of our pain, it will be worth it. So let's learn from it.