 The Lord knows us the best. He created us. He knows what we needed. He knows what will keep us near his side. So that's what I comfort myself with. Are you able to experience joy in the midst of suffering? I was just talking with a friend about this last night who's grappling with a very serious diagnosis. And a lot of times the joy is after the fact. You know, it's after the long night of pain. In the middle of the night, I feel a little desperate sometimes.