nostr:npub18ejs8jmk89y9t4hq3c4adhx9rjpxpg7fgvny86xqa3228swvjzmqe37x7w Yes. The lives of the apostles did not all end painlessly and of course our Savior suffered. "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous." - Matt. 5:44-45

Freedom from bad things occurring is not one of the promises God makes to Christians. IMO, it is a better life regardless.