Let's Make A Deal

Just because you are on a Spiritual path does not mean "stuff" ceases to happen.  I meet people who were on a spiritual path of recovery.  Things began well, and then life showed up.  They were sober but dealing with loss of one sort or another, health, job, loved one.  They go out and drink.  I meet people who "used" to go to church but suffering came their way and Their God did not prevent or fix it.  They dumped God.  Life stayed messy.  Spirituality is not making deals with anyone.  If you are in it to be happy, this is, get what you want, you will not get what you want.  It must be a relationship of love or else it won't last.  Isn't that what married people tell me?