In the April 2011 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Elder Paul V. Johnson explained our trials, tribulations, and difficulties in a new light, saying:
"At times it may seem that our trials are focused on areas of our lives and parts of our souls with which we seem least able to cope. Since personal growth is an intended outcome of these challenges, it should come as no surprise that the trials can be very personal—almost laser guided to our particular needs or weaknesses. And no one is exempt, especially not Saints striving to do what’s right. Some obedient Saints may ask, 'Why me? I’m trying to be good! Why is the Lord allowing this to happen?' The furnace of affliction helps purify even the very best of Saints by burning away the dross in their lives and leaving behind pure gold. Even very rich ore needs refining to remove impurities. Being good is not enough. We want to become like the Savior, who learned as He suffered 'pains and afflictions and temptations of every kind.'"
It's not easy, but it is definitely worth it. The only way to the top is to climb it - there is no easy way out. Just hang in there!
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