When we learn to make God a personal friend, he will become real to us, and in doing so teach us how to become a “true friend” to others.
So much of life is impossible with only human effort. Start relying on God by learning why and how to fast and pray.
God exerts and expresses an unwavering perseverance when he sees our good days having gone bad. He doesn’t stop loving us when we fail, sin, or give up.