So often, its just a mystery

"the mystery of the cross of Christ Jesus!" 2 Corinthians 1:7 "And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort." How can this be? So often my struggles with my walk, with my faith, shoot with life in general....leave me questioning God. I know His ways are not my ways, and His timing is not my timing....and how about stuff like,  When I am weak, I am strong. In suffering, there is healing. And through persecution, we are blessed. How do I not fret? Seriously, how do I Trust that my suffering will produce hope. Hope in Christ. Hope in Heaven....and what about hope for today?....hope for now? What about encouragement for today Lord?