In Buddhist teaching they talk about non-attachment, and they are right, mostly. The part they leave out, which is the critical part is God. When we pursue our jobs, take care of our families, and work out our ministry we must give it all we have. We cannot leave anything "on the court" when the day is done. After we have given it our all, and I mean our all, that is when God takes over. We have to leave the final results up to God. It could be that the trial was the whole point, or maybe God is using your struggle for the salvation of another who is watching you live out your life. It could be that you are not ready, and the trial you're in is preparing you for the break through. We don't get to know what God is up to all the time, but we are responsible for how we live out who we are in this life.
So maybe you're life sucks right now, maybe you are looking for the next season, or just trying to hang on in the season you are in. Perhaps you don't have a job, or the money isn't going as far as you need it to. Maybe you are reaching out for help and there is no one there to stand with you and hold you up. I know this can be hard but in these times we still have to stand firm, put our shoulder to the plough and press on, even as we cry out to God for help.
As the old sailors say during a fierce storm, "Hold fast"
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