"もし状況が私たちに逆らっているように見えるときに神を信じられないなら、私たちは全く神を信じていないのです。"

Believing in something when everything is going well is easy. But true faith shows itself when times are tough. If you can’t trust in a higher power—whether that’s God, fate, or the universe—when things are falling apart, then do you really trust at all? That’s the essence of the message here.

To put it into context, let’s go back to the story of Job from the Bible. Job was a guy who had everything—wealth, family, health. He was blessed in every way. Then, he lost it all. Seriously, every single thing. But he never lost faith in God. Even when his friends and family told him to curse God and give up, he didn’t. Job’s story is a classic example of holding on to faith when everything around you is screaming to let go.

Alright, now let’s bring it into a more modern setting. Imagine you have a friend who always seems to have it together. They’ve got the job, the relationship, the perfect Instagram feed. They seem to be living the dream. Then, out of nowhere, they get laid off, their partner leaves them, and they get sick. You’d probably expect them to fall apart, right? But what if they don’t?

What if, instead, they keep going, keep believing things will get better, and trust that there’s a bigger plan at play? That’s what this quote is talking about. It’s easy to trust when life is a piece of cake. The challenge—and where true faith is tested—is when life feels like it’s crumbling.

So, how can you apply this in your own life? Start by recognizing that tough times are part of the journey. They’re not detours; they’re part of the path. When something goes wrong, instead of immediately thinking the universe is out to get you, take a breath. Reflect. Trust that there’s a lesson or a silver lining somewhere, even if you can’t see it right away.

Imagine you’re in a coffee shop with a friend, and you’re venting about how nothing is going right. Maybe you’ve just lost your job, and your relationship is on the rocks. Your friend listens and then says, “Remember that time you didn’t get that job you wanted so badly, and you were devastated? But then a few weeks later, you landed an even better job that you loved? What if this is like that?”

It’s about perspective. When you’re in the middle of a storm, it’s hard to see the skies clearing. But if you can hold on to the belief that they will, you’re practicing true faith. It’s like building a muscle. The more you trust in tough times, the stronger your faith becomes.

In short, it’s about digging deep and remembering that if you only believe when it’s easy, that’s not really believing. True faith isn’t just for the sunny days. It’s what gets you through the storms. And trust me, we all face storms. It’s how we weather them that defines us.