Obstacles

"Don't forget your second wind. Sooner or later you'll feel that momentum kick in." - Billy Joel, You're Only Human (Second Wind)

Can religion, spirituality, faith, or God help us when times are hard? I think those that read this blog would certainly say yes, but how? Knowing that it will all be okay or is part of the grand scheme doesn't solve today's problems. Besides, I am a firm believer that God helps those who help themselves. So what do you do when you hit obstacle after obstacle, failure and failure, and the solution seems beyond your grasp? How can faith help you to make it to the next day?