The most difficult part of trials is the uncertainty of how long they will last.
Psalm 13:1–2 (ESV) How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
A child often asks, on any car trip longer than 15 minutes: “How much longer?” or “When will get there?” Adults recognise the trip will take as long as it takes to get where they’re going, but not kids.
Christian maturity can be measured by how many times we think or ask: “How long?”
