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Manius (obstacles) cause a Jew to feel down. Davening (praying) requires mesirus nefesh (complete abandonment to Hashem). Everyone feels that their obstacles are the most difficult. Hashem Himself is enclothed in the obstacle. The biggest obstacle is in our own head- that we feel that Hashem has left us. If we can work on our inner obstacles, then the outside obstacles will go away. We must be honest with ourselves and scream to Hashem that we need help. The real Jew is a Jew with a strong and courageous heart.