Have you ever considered that going through trials may actually be a good thing?  Listen to our conversation with the host of the Halfway There Podcast, Eric Nevins.  Eric, the real world example of James 1:2-4, discusses what he had to overcome and how God grew his faith in those circumstances!  My hope is that you encouraged in whatever trials you may be going through and see the whole picture of what God has planned for you for your journey in this life!