I am choosing this verse from Surah Al-Haj, 11-13, because this verse is really close and attached to my heart.
This verse is revealed (Asbabun Nuzul for this verse) is because of the event happened among the Bedouin Arabs (Arab Badwi).
“This verse was revealed about some Bedouins who used to travel from the desert to Medina to see the Messenger of Allah, Peace Be Upon Him. If one of them had, during such visits, good health, or his mare gave birth to seemly foals or his wife gave him a boy, such that his wealth and cattle multiplied - he would be pleased and well contended. He would say: 'Since I embraced this religion, I have not seen anything but good'.
If, on the other hand, he fell ill, during such visits, or his wife gave birth to a girl, or his foals were stillborn, such that he lost his wealth, or such that the payment of alms to him was delayed - the devil would come to him and whisper: 'Since you embraced this religion, you have not gained anything but evil', and thus he would renounce his religion.
I am always wondering; "if I am being tested contradictory from what I have planned, am I be able to accept it easily?" This beautiful verses always remind me on how I should react if something that I consider bad happens to me; am I act with full of patience or will I blame others because of what has happened? Thus, this verses taught me to be a grateful slave and have a patience, even when we are being tested by Allah with difficulty in our affairs.
May Allah bless us, there is no power nor strength except by Allah.