1 Peter 1 : 6 - 7

1 Peter 1 : 6 – 7 -  …if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ…
Trials don't ruin our character. They reveal what kind of Christ-like character (or lack thereof) we have in the midst of them. (Jeremiah 17 : 9).  Let the Holy Spirit mold your character IN your trials so that Christ can refine your faith to rely solely on Him instead of your own understanding (Proverbs 3 : 5 - 6).