HE designed it
Smooth sailing is preferred over rough seas; paved roads over potholes. But sometimes the rough seas and potholes are by God's design to achieve His purpose. At that point, the follower of Christ must decide whether to follow God in the tough times or not.
Following God will take you down rough roads at times. Sometimes you will be tempted to find the easier path. The best road to travel, however, is always the one of God's choosing.
Are you on the right path, doing God's will?
Luke 1: 38
And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
(Stops & Steps 0997 03VII2009)