If you believe, why do you suffer so much?

Look into yourself and… you will find your Master within you who will never leave you. In fact, the less earthly comfort you receive, the more you will be overwhelmed by His joy. He is full of compassion, will never abandon those who are troubled and humiliated, yet trust in Him. David claims that the Lord is with the brokenhearted. Do you believe that or not? And if you do believe it, why do you suffer so much?

(Teresa of Jesus, The Way to Perfection XXIX,2)