Romans 5:3 "More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,"
Romans 5:4 "And endurance produces character, and character produces hope."
Romans 5:5 "And hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us."
James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."
John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trials. But take heart, I have overcome the world."
James 1:2 "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness."