The bible also says that all things work together for those who are loved by God are called according to his purpose so the hard time are just pushing you to your breakthrough.

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory;