There is too little despairing these days and too much prosperity, "God loves me..." ministry. I think we've lost something not only in our salvation but in our growth as Christians in understanding the providence of God. I remember OrthodoxPresbyterian use to tell me how this was God's great teaching ground for Christians. I finally understand what he meant and couldn't agree with him more.
too much prosperity
I suspect this will not be true for long.