What a great question Jason! In a way, I see it as a mystery Some can go through tremendous trials in their time on this earth, and it only strengthens their faith and trust in Christ, while it has the opposite effect on others. Maybe it is where we put our hope (if we have any). My personal belief is I trust in Christ regardless of what happens in our short time on earth, putting my hope in him for the future no matter what happens including death. I never see myself as a victim of whatever happens, despite the circumstances where many live in victimhood, as my mother did her last years before she died. There is so much more that could be said, but for me, it is the measure of faith he has given me that makes the difference.