“The approach to G-d starts with rejection. When a man wants to draw closer to G-d he usually experiences all manner of hardships harsh experiences and fierce obstacles. He starts believing he has been rejected. But, in fact everything is for his own good. The purpose is actually to bring him closer to G-d. It takes great strength and determination to stand up to this trial and not to let yourself get pushed away by the hardships and obstacles and the sense of rejection. You should not make a mistake of thinking that everything is out to thwart you.  You should realize that everything that comes upon you is only for your good. It is to encourage you to draw upon all the resources of strength which are within you, so that you will be able to come even closer to G-d. The entire purpose of this rejection is only to draw you closer.” ~ R’ Nachman of Breslev