[donna]

That's a prima facie absurd statement since Jesus sends or permits much of the suffering on earth, especially to the most devout. See suffering saints.

Why Does God Allow Suffering? (excerpt)

...The Bible teaches that Satan is the author of sin. Sin is the reason that we have afflictions, including death. All of our problems and our suffering, including death itself, are a result of man’s rebellion against God. But God has provided a rescue in the Person of His Son, Jesus Christ. That’s why Christ died on the cross. That’s why He rose from the dead.

http://billygraham.org/story/why-does-god-allow-suffering/

[DManA]

You discourage and dishearten all Christians who pray for relief, and do not receive it.