Applying faith during difficulty.

The application of faith is difficult when you are discouraged, but that is precisely when it is needed. When all goes well, there is less need or urgency for exercising faith. It is only when difficulty sets in that faith is called into play, and understandably, it is at that time that the exercise of such faith is the most difficult.

Practice understanding at times when it is the most difficult. Focus on the application of what you know to be true. Exercise love in all its facets of your life. Be patient as you strive to have strength to accept where you are within your own life and career as being appropriate for you at this time.

Striving, of course, is a good trait to have. It is always important to reach. But when you strive, when you reach, be certain that you are reaching to God and not to your own self sense of fulfillment.