How do we respond to the trials we face?

When you have many kinds of problems, you should be full of joy, because you know that these problems test your faith, and this will give you patience. James 1:2-3. We are reminded in Romans 5:2-3 that patience develops strength of character in us, and helps us trust God more each time we use it, until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. But, how do we respond to the trials we face? Do we handle them with prayer so that it builds us up and not tear us down? My brothers and sisters in Christ, learn to endure suffering, allow God to work its purpose out, learn to go through your trials praising God and be patient, acknowledge the testing of your faith, for tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope, now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Praise the Lord!