God’s Word does not leave any room for discussion as to why some live in abundant life, while others pine away in the doldrums (sluggish state in which no development or improvement occurs) of their own ways. We all know that there are times of difficulties for all; but those who have their hope fixed on Jesus have their hearts upheld through the hardest times. For the man who fears the Lord, Psalm 112: 7 – 8a: says, “He will not fear evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is upheld, he will not fear…”