"7. And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance...there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. 9. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong ." (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) We are told in the scriptures to be glad in adversity for all will be for our good. This is easier said than done. However, I have learned recently that when you approach hardship and trials with a mindset of learning, they are always easier to endure. In a conference talk given in General Conference in 2008, Elder J...