More than one person has said to me;

‘when I repent to Him and work righteous deeds, He restricts my provision and makes life difficult. When I return to sin and submit to my lusts, provision and ease come freely to me.’

I say to them;

‘this is a test from Allah so that He may see your truthfulness and patience. Are you truthful in turning to Him and going to Him, are you able to bear His trial with patience so that the end will be for you; or are you untruthful in your repentance.’

Trials and tribulations by Iman in Qayyim al-Jawziyyah (d. 751H)