² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. ⁴ Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4. The truth is that God has not abandoned you or me during trials and pain. He is allowing it to refine us into a humble, moldable and devoted person to Christ. Instead of sinking into depression of continually asking the question, "why me?" I pray that the question can change into, "how do I use this for God?" It takes endurance to walk with Christ. God's grace is not fully experienced until we are weak. "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9