Peace be with you Tayra,
Amen to everything Ümit; said.
I am only 73, and life has been surviving one crisis after another, and surviving struggle after struggle. Even when you get a break, you are rarely more than a few weeks away from your next struggle -crisis. I say all this not to depress you or to beat you down, but rather, you need to find a continued wisdom, peace and strength to face life's problems. Whatever struggles you have gone through so far makes you a survivor, you are stronger than you think you are, you just have to keep trying.
How many times do you have to try, and the answer is always the same, just once more. (quote stolen from the 'Pirates of the Caribbean').
The more you come through, the more you come to understand perseverance and resilience. I now look to people who are in their 80's and 90's for my inspiration, God willing, that is where I am heading. I have been privileged to have met some really inspiring and encouraging oldies with incredible life stories.
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Ümit
No one gets a burden heavier than they can carry.
Our problems may seem huge, but Allah has given us this promise; so we have to accept this as the truth. Possibly the most profound way is to always give thanks, not only in the good times, but more importantly in the bad times. Be thankful you have found the strength and the peace to survive another day of struggles, be thankful for a roof over your head, your food, shower, etc. The more you give thanks, the more you see Allah working in your life.
I think Allah answers our prayers in a way that will help us find eternal salvation, rather than solve life's problems today. I find this prayer helpful.
I asked for Strength.
And Allah gave me Difficulties to make me strong.
I asked for Wisdom.
And Allah gave me Problems to solve.
I asked for Prosperity.
And Allah gave me Brain and Brawn to work.
I asked for Courage.
And Allah gave me Danger to overcome.
I asked for Love.
And Allah gave me Troubled people to help.
I asked for Favours.
And Allah gave me Opportunities.
I received nothing I wanted
I received everything I needed
My Prayer has been answered.
May Allah bless you on your journey through life,
Eric