His relationship with Jehovah reflected his faith in and love for his God throughout his life ​ — in good times and bad. ​ — Ps. 40: 8.
كَثِيرُونَ مِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ لَا يُصَلُّونَ إِلَى ٱللهِ إِلَّا حِينَ يُعَانُونَ ٱلضِّيقَاتِ .‏