Keeping Climbing...Even when it gets tough!

This is a quote from notable Mountaineer and Explorer,
Edward Whymper.

He wrote this quote at the end of his book called Scrambles Amongst the Alps in Years 1860-69...

“We who go mountain-scrambling have constantly set before us the superiority of fixed purpose or perseverance to brute force. We know that each height, each step, must be gained by patient, laborious toil, and that wishing cannot take the place of working; we know the benefits of mutual aid; that many a difficulty must be encountered, and many an obstacle must be grappled with or turned, but we know that where there’s a will there’s a way: and we come back to our daily occupations better fitted to fight the battle of life, and to overcome the impediments which obstruct our paths, strengthened and cheered by the recollection of past labours, and by the memories of victories gained in other fields.”
Edward Whymper 1800s

Just reading this quote, reminds me of reasons we go through some of the trials in our lives.
There's a saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". Well some of the problems people are facing, they would gladly welcome death because they can't see the purpose in their suffering.

Inside we scream "Lord how much stronger do I need to get?" and yet Job in all his suffering testified about the revelation he recieved.

Job 42:5 "My ears had heard of you
but now my eyes have seen you."

Maybe our suffering will bring us closer to our creator? Could it be that just as Christ suffered we are not exempt from suffering?

As the 1800 Mountaineer proclaimed "We come back better fit..."