To often when the trials come we tend to question if God is present with us, and if so why does he not save us from the trial or tribulation.  The fact is he is always with us.  He is the beauty in the madness that brings us peace and joy.  We need not to look upon the situation and ask God why are we here, instead we should ask what am I to learn from this experience so that I may grow in the knowledge and grace of God.  When we focus our eyes on Christ as the apostle Peter as he walked on the water, it is then we can be victorious and overcome.  Praise God he is not as man that he changes with the wind, but a strong tower that feels for us so deeply that his ears are open to our cries and he answers even when we are disobedient.  Praise him.