Can suffering be wasted?

[Gothic_Catholic]

Can suffering be wasted? If someone undergoes a period of profound emotional and psychological instability and derangment and is not mentally “there” really to offer the pain and suffering up to God, could the suffering He permitted there still have a purpose or be used by Him in some way? Thank you so much!

 

[Monica4316]

Can suffering be wasted? If someone undergoes a period of profound emotional and psychological instability and derangment and is not mentally “there” really to offer the pain and suffering up to God, could the suffering He permitted there still have a purpose or be used by Him in some way? Thank you so much!

I think so, - the person can offer the suffering before (as in: making an offering of all the suffering of your life) - or after…

 

[doanli]

I think so, - the person can offer the suffering before (as in: making an offering of all the suffering of your life) - or after…

I’m very glad to know that.

I endured a lot of abuse and loneliness at school growing up so I’m glad there is something positive about it.

 

[Monica4316]

I’ve offered my past suffering to God

in the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary, the person makes an offering of all their good works, merits, etc - past, present, and future. I think that it’s possible to do this with suffering as well. In any case, I believe God will accept what is given with a generous heart.

I hope I’m right about this!