Here are several quotes from Ellen White's writings that express the idea that God does not waste trials, but uses them for our growth and good: 1. “These trials of life are God's workmen to remove the impurities, infirmities, and roughness from our characters, and fit us for the society of pure, heavenly angels in glory. But as we pass through these trials, as the fires of affliction kindle upon us, we must not keep the eye on the fire which is seen, but let the eye of faith fasten upon the things unseen, the eternal inheritance, the immortal life, the eternal weight of glory; and while we do this the fire will not consume us, but only remove the dross, and we shall come forth seven times purified, bearing the impress of the Divine.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 706.2) 2. “It is because God is leading them that these things come upon them. Trials and obstacles are the Lord's chosen methods of discipline and His appointed conditions of success. He who reads the hearts of men knows their characters better than they themselves know them. ... Often He permits the fires of affliction to assail them that they may be purified.” (The Ministry of Healing, p. 471.1) 3. “Christ desires nothing so much as to redeem His heritage from the dominion of Satan. ... The Lord permits trials in order that we may be cleansed from earthliness, from selfishness, from harsh, unchristlike traits of character. He suffers the deep waters of affliction to go over our souls in order that we may know Him and Jesus Christ whom He has sent, in order that we may have deep heart longings to be cleansed from defilement, and may come forth from the trial purer, holier, happier.” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 174.3) 4. “Trial is part of the education given in the school of Christ, to purify God's children from the dross of earthliness. It is because God is leading His children that trying experiences come to them. Trials and obstacles are His chosen methods of discipline, and His appointed conditions of success.” (The Acts of the Apostles, p. 524.2) These passages show that, according to Ellen White, God does not waste our trials; rather, He uses them purposefully for our refinement, growth, and preparation for heaven. References: - White, E. G. (1872). Testimonies for the Church, vol. 1, p. 706.2. - White, E. G. (1905). The Ministry of Healing, p. 471.1. - White, E. G. (1900). Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 174.3. - White, E. G. (1911). The Acts of the Apostles, p. 524.2.