Are we trying to be strong in ourselves or are we strong because we are leaning on God?

Are we trying to be strong in ourselves or are we strong because we are leaning on God?It seems that the trials and tribulations never let up and the hail seems to fall bigger & harder. "The pain that you have been feeling does NOT compare to the JOY that is coming!"-Steven Vance I have been praying for a very long time & I am wondering what to do... Seeking God and His plan... when we seem to be at your wits end and all seems lost in your circumstances...this is when we need to remember without adversity there are no miracles. Continue to pray pray pray and pray! Though the big lions or strong people may seem strong they will grow weak and hungry without God; even the little ones who seek God will lack nothing. Psalm 34:10, “The lions may grow weak and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good.” God is good to the willing, for He knows our hearts. If our hearts are not right with Him He tells us the way to get right with Him. When there seems like there are no doors or even windows open; wait it's amazing what opens when we wait on God instead of jumping up and banging down some door that looks good. it is amazing to me how God shows he is listening and how He cares. The only thing is are we willing to hear and follow. "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." Luke 14:35