If God is our perfect Heavenly Father who is all-loving, all-good, all-knowing, and all-powerful, why does God permit bad things to happen? Why doesn’t God remove those bad things and moments when we ask God to do so in prayer? Our faith grows and softens when we remain steadfast to God’s will during times of trial and suffering. We can also choose to permit our faith to harden and stunt growth during challenging seasons. We must draw near to God and surround ourselves with encouraging people to persevere until we see God bring something good out of the challenging moments in our lives.