Life is not a straight line. Instead, it is all about curves, edges, ups, and downs. There are days when everything is in your favor, and you triumph, and then there are days when life brings you to the lowest points, having no mercy. No matter what happens, if you are a believer, faith remains to help you face all the circumstances. We can navigate through good and bad times if we truly believe in the higher power and find solace, guidance, and strength in His ways.

Author of “The Hidden Path of Ancient Warriors,” Janet Holmes, offers an awesome perspective on how we can bring God into our good and bad times and how He can help us navigate our way. Keeping Janet’s perception in mind, here is how our relationship with God can help us get through all times of our lives.

1. Gratitude and Humility in Good Times: When times are good, it is easier to go in the flow to an extent where one forgets to acknowledge the source of their prosperity. In good times, our faith teaches us to be grateful to God and what he did for us. Express your thankfulness for the blessing sent your way. Recognizing God and his plan in such moments connects you and brings you closer to Him. Be humble and remind yourself that your success is not only because of your efforts; instead, divine intervention also worked its way.

1. Find strength and hope in bad times: We sometimes quickly blame God for anything that goes wrong. Some people leave the leap of faith, while this is not how it should work. Use faith as your anchor, and believe that with strength and trust in God, you will live through the test sent in your way. Finding calmness in prayer, seeking guidance, and understanding that God is present is an ultimate savior in bad times. No matter your situation, having faith and trusting God’s plan gives us the courage to stay resilient.

1. Let faith transform you: Faith is one of the strongest things in the world. If you hold it firm and right, there is nothing that you can’t beat. In both good and bad times, nurture your spirit, be kind, have compassion, and be generous. Trust faith to guide you through darkness and learn patience, acceptance, and forgiveness. If you give up on faith, you will eventually be left alone to fight your battles with no hope. Reach out to God in need; when he helps you, help those in need now.

Our relationship with God is a deep and intimate encounter that molds our disposition toward life, fortitude, and character. Our faith is a constant companion through the highs and lows, a constant reminder of the divine presence that penetrates every part of our lives. We may overcome life’s obstacles with grace and unshakable trust by cultivating our relationship with God, which gives us comfort, strength, and hope in good and difficult times.