It seems as if something is lacking for us.

It seems as if something is lacking for us. Something seems to be running away from us, and we are hurrying to catch it. In truth, everything is in its place, everything is in balance — we are moving in a way worthy of our intention. Blessing is coming in a way worthy of our effort. Our sins become a barrier and block our road; our istighfar and good deeds are knocking these barriers down. The more brokenly we plead with God in our hearts, the more the difficulties in our lives are being resolved. It is only we who are in a hurry. It is only we who are straining in vain. Though provision and our share are in God’s hands, we do not accept it. Nothing is early or late: everything happens in its own time; if anything spoils the matter, it is the servant’s haste that spoils it. What is required of the slave: a good intention, repentance for sins, patience in pain, gratitude for blessings, and worship and remembrance of God. If you know the One who nurtures the worlds, where are you hurrying to, and why are you impatient? Forgive us, my God, for our impatience and our ignorance, our heedlessness and our wretchedness!