Many are the afflictions of the Righteous but the Lord delivereth him out of them all

How should the child of God navigate the conundrum of suffering when he or she is living in accordance with God's word and is looking for respite that does not appear that often? If sufferings are associated with pain and we are exhorted to be righteous why do we suffer when in essence we are doing good? Will there be a deliverance eventually and when can it be expected?