Suffer for Doing Good - 1 Peter 3

S - 1 Peter 3:¹⁷ For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.
O - Peter is talking about that it is better to suffer or persecuted for doing good than it is for doing evil.
A - There will/may be times in my life that I suffer and/or are persecuted for doing good. However, it is better to suffer for doing good things than for suffering for doing bad things as once the dust settles, people will see that I'm still standing and confident in the fact that I have God with me and that the suffering was temporary. The key phrase in this verse is, "if it is the will of God". God never gives me more than I can handle and those obstacles that he does give me are those that will help refine me and make me a better person. With God on my side and protecting me from sufferings that I may not be able to handle, I know that I can get through any suffering that may come my way and I will continue to focus on just doing good all the time, no matter what.
P - Heavenly Father, thank you for your promise to watch over me and protect me. I need your protection and wisdom daily. Bless my family and me today and use me to further your kingdom and for your glory.