Everyone knows that wind is necessary for flying kites...so are trials to a Christian. Kites do not rise with the wind but rise against it...so it is with trials. The Christian cannot ascend to patience and maturity unless he ascends against trials. Would it surprise you to think that a Christian is defined by how faithfully the person faithfully and joyfully works through temptation or trial - not avoid it - read v.2 and v.3?
If you had a child, would you want him or her to have a comfortable life or a life full of trials? What do you believe God wants for us? Your response here is your response to the Gospel. The sanctifying call of the Gospel is the invitation of Christ is to follow His descent through trial unto death and ascend to new life in Him - there is no other way. James defines a happy and successful life that is counter to the American Dream: "Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial." God re-created us by His word that we might display the "fruit" of the work of His son Jesus - fly the kite of the Gospel against wind of trials...and count it as joy v.2. Avoiding or dreading the ambitious work of steadfastness under trial and temptation is to dishonor the purpose of our existence. Therefore, roll-up your sleeves and step into the wind tunnel - experience the joy that only trial can produce through grace! Trust in Christ with everything you got and never ever lose heart!