“God will not help you unless you try something,” said Ahmed, a Muslim. “If you try something and if you believe, God may help you.”

from a (formerly but relinked) CNN article.

These words give me hope. I believe in myself, and I need help. I’m embarking on a long, hard journey and I’ll need all the support I can muster. If I succeed, I come out the other side a different person. If I fail - well, that’s no way to start a sentence.