a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

Even in the crappiest of times, I never want to lose faith. Hardship sharpens us, prepares us, helps us to grow. I'd rather gain experience from tough circumstances than have everything so easy on me that I learn absolutely nothing... I need to remember this the next time I feel the urge to complain.

"These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold - though your faith is far more precious than gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world."
- 1 Peter 1:7