"they were patient in all their sufferings"

We all have our struggles and trials right? Some may seem bigger then others, and some may be harder for one person than another. This may seem like its simple and everyone knows it. Well, you're right, I think everyone knows it but does everyone really understand it? I know that it has taken me awhile to really understand this. Every time we, I, it could just be me I guess, have a struggle or we have a trial in our lives it can seem that it is the hardest thing, and that no one else really knows anything. Well..when I was doing my scripture study I came across this scripture in Alma chapter 20. In Alma 20:29 is says "And when Ammon did meet them he was exceedingly sorrowful, for behold they were naked, and their skins were worn exceedingly because of being bound with strong cords. And they also had suffered hunger, thrist, and all kinds of afflictions; nevertheless they were patient in all their sufferings." The last line really caught my attention for a couple reasons. One-I was having a kinda bad/hard day yesterday so reading this was such an eye opener. Two-I have had a hard time for awhile now so this scripture was just what I needed to read! The thoughts that I had reading this were that, my struggles that I have been facing are nothing. Look at all these difficulities that Ammon's bretheren faced, and they were PATIENT in ALL their sufferings!! So, I thought to myself, why am I complaining about all these little things when it is nothing compared what these men were faced with. Instead of thinking and feeling sorry for myself when I am having these hard times and struggles, I should be serving others, not thinking of myself. Isn't that the best way to become happy!? I just love that we have the scriptures and that we are able to read, study, and ponder them, whenever we want! It is such a blessing in my life!! :)