Why isn’t this easier? This is a question Nehemiah probably asked himself while rebuilding the wall and a question we often ask ourselves. If we have the expectation that God will make it easy for us when we’re trying to do something good, we will end up frustrated, disappointed, and discouraged. However, Nehemiah responded to difficulty with a prayer for strength, not the absence of difficulty. Similarly, we can view difficulty as a context for faith, wisdom, courage, and perseverance.