Maybe it's for someone else's benefit?

So I was listening to David Hocking on the radio and he said something that really pierced my heart. He was in Ephesians chapter 3, he was reading verses 1-13. In verse 13 Paul tells them not to be discouraged because of his sufferings because they were for them. Paul was telling the Ephesians that all the stuff he went through, and it was a lot of gnarly things, that it was for them which made it worth it to him. We all know that Paul's main reason was for the gospel but because he shared the gospel he got to endure these things and share the gospel with them. Then David said something that I feel the Lord sent an arrow right to my heart. He said that just as Paul endured hard times and trials which were a benefit to the Ephesians, so might the things I'm going through might be a benefit for others around me. The reason why this hits me so hard is because in my life I've been through a divorce with my parents, temptations, and even really tough heartbreak. I use to ask God why this would happen to me and instead of just telling me he would show me. There has been so many times I've been blessed with the opportunity to speak life into people that need help going through these tough situations. Everytime this happens the feeling that comes with it is indescribable, and God reminds me why he allowed me to go through these things. Because of these special times I've got to be apart of I always tell myself that if what I've been through helps just one person, then it's all worth it. During these past few months I've been dealing with some tough things. I've been asking the why questions a lot to God and I've really haven't been getting the answers I've been waiting for. But after hearing David's message I really feel that the Lord is using my struggles and situations to help others in the future,and just being reminded of that gave me a peace in my heart.
Now I'm not saying that everything we go through is something that is going to be used to help someone in the future. But what you can count on is that God could use anything to speak into or touch someones life. So if your in a rough season right now here's two ways to look at it that might help you deal with where you at. First is we should always know that nothing is impossible for God and that God is in control of EVERYTHING! Second if we view our current situations as something that God could use to help someone else out in the future should give you a sense of encouragement. How you might ask? Think of it like this, God wants to use you and your situation to help comfort and bless his people. He's allowing you to take part in his ministry. The God of this universe is letting you partner with him to help bring healing to his people.
So my prayer for us is that we could look at our situations as ways that God is using to help bring healing, comfort, and blessing to his people. I pray that God would continue to give us the strength to keep trusting in him and letting him do all the behind the sences work.