pain, not sin

what I’m realizing is that regardless of how painful or difficult or challenging my life circumstances become, it is no excuse to sin.. this takes tremendous emotional and spiritual fortitude, stamina, perseverance, and faith.. clinging on even if by just a thread.. some use the term ‘dying to self’ or ‘mortifying the flesh’ or ‘trust and obey’.. it’s just plain difficult and hard, but the glimpse of hope is that the path of righteousness is far more rewarding and guilt-free(!) than the short-lived pleasure of sin. God, please give me strength..