Here is today's thought from my morning devotional book and I have to say it is pretty thought-provoking (at least for me it is):

"For Christians, life on this earth is as close as they will ever get to hell. For people who reject God, life on this earth is as close to heaven as they will ever get."

Whoa...

I know that this thought is a mere extension from the verse in Romans that states that we should rejoice in our sufferings because suffering builds character, and character, hope but it's still pretty deep. So for those of you who are suffering in the name of the Lord or are enduring struggles right now, always remember that this life is as close as you will get to hell, for an eternity in heaven awaits.