One thing we have to realize is that God is not going to deliver us from every difficulty. He is not going to keep us from every challenge. If He did, we would never grow. Almighty God says,

“We will surely test you until We ascertain those of you who strive and those who are steadfast and patient, and We shall appraise your record.” (Qur’an; 47:31)1

When you are in a tough time, it is an opportunity for your faith to shine. Anybody can get negative and bitter, blame God, or lose their passion. That is easy. But if you want to pass the test, if you want God to take you to a new level, you cannot be a weakling. You have to be a warrior. Dig your heels in and say like Saul,

“How many a small party has overcome a larger party by God’s will! And God is with the patient. Our Lord, pour patience upon us, make our feet steady, and assist us against the faithless lot”. (Qur’an; 2: 249-250)2

Know that God is still on the throne. If you trust in Him, He will fight your battles, and on the other side of this difficulty is a new level of your destiny! Say: “I can handle it. I am ready for it. I am equal to it”.

“I entrust my affair to God. Indeed God sees best the servants”. (Qur’an; 40:44)3

Choose to stand strong in the midst of difficulty. Choose to bless Almighty God no matter what your circumstances are. Trust that God is leading and guiding you in paths of righteousness.

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  وَ لَنَبْلُوَنَّكُمْ حَتَّى نَعْلَمَ الْمُجاهِدينَ مِنْكُمْ وَ الصَّابِرينَ وَ نَبْلُوَا أَخْبارَكُم.
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  كَمْ مِنْ فِئَةٍ قَليلَةٍ غَلَبَتْ فِئَةً كَثيرَةً بِإِذْنِ اللَّهِ وَ اللَّهُ مَعَ الصَّابِرينَ ... رَبَّنَا أَفْرِغْ عَلَيْنَا صَبرًْا وَ ثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وَ انصُرْنَا عَلىَ الْقَوْمِ الْكَفِرِين‏ .
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  أُفَوِّضُ أَمْري إِلَى اللَّهِ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بَصيرٌ بِالْعِباد.