1 Peter 2:19-21

For this finds God’s favor, if because of conscience toward God someone endures hardships in suffering unjustly. For what credit is it if you sin and are mistreated and endure it? But if you do good and suffer and so endure, this finds favor with God. For to this you were called, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving an example for you to follow in his steps.

The suffering that is commendable before God is the suffering that is endured because of the cross of Christ. It is important to remember this truth, and be always discerning when we come to suffering. We must live in step with the Holy Spirit of God and allow Him to lead us, speak through us, and escort us into doing the good that is born from our relationship with God in Christ Jesus. God's favor comes to those who suffer because they have the courage to do the good that God calls them to in Christ.