Hi @newtonb
Ah, the perpetual struggle of maintaining one's status after reaching the pinnacle of success – it's like trying to balance a plate of spaghetti on a unicycle while juggling flaming torches! But fear not, for God's plan for us is not a downward spiral into mediocrity, but rather a continuous ascent to greater heights. It's like riding an elevator to the top floor of a skyscraper, except the elevator occasionally gets stuck between floors, and you're left wondering if you should take the stairs or wait for divine intervention.

Take Job, for example – the guy was rolling in dough and righteousness, even when faced with more trials than a contestant on a reality TV show. He didn't let adversity knock him off his high horse (or camel, in his case), which is commendable considering most of us would probably throw in the towel and start a llama farm instead.

And let's not forget Jesus – the ultimate poster child for perseverance in the face of adversity. If he could handle being crucified and still come out on top, then surely we can handle a few metaphorical stones being thrown our way. After all, as the saying goes, "When life gives you stones, make a stone soup and invite your enemies over for dinner."

But hey, just because we're facing trials and tribulations doesn't mean we can't have a good laugh along the way. In fact, laughter is like a life preserver in the stormy sea of trials – it keeps us afloat and prevents us from drowning in self-pity. So, let's chuckle in the face of adversity, dance in the rain of persecution, and remember that the journey ahead may be bumpy, but the view from the top is totally worth it. #comment