Often when we are enduring pain, whether it is spiritual or physical, we can be tempted to think that it is worthless.
Yet, in God's eyes, all suffering and pain can be a pathway to an eternal reward.
This is especially true whenever we look at a crucifix, recognizing the intense pain that Jesus endured to open the gates of Heaven to us.
Here is a short Bible verse from the prophet Isaiah that can help us recognize the beauty that can come from pain.