“Let each of you look out not only for his own interests,
but also for the interests of others.
Let his mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 2:4-5

Suffering is not unique. We all suffer – some more, some less.

Joni Ericson Toda says, “Every person alive fits somewhere onto a scale of suffering that ranges from little to much. However much suffering we have to endure, there are always those below us who suffer less, and those above us who suffer more. The problem is, we usually like to compare ourselves with those who suffer less. That way we can pity ourselves and pretend we’re at the top of the scale. But when we face reality, and stand beside those who suffer more, our Purple Heart medals don’t shine so brightly.”