Losing your faith

This is for a good friend of mine who has started to think that it's all made up. I don't know why, but as I read this this morning I thought it was for you, mate:

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

I know it doesn't sound appropriate, but there it is.