during my QT today, i learnt that trails and tribulations in life are all part of God's plans to mould us into who we are made to be. they aren't accidental, but rather, all designed specifically, right to the very nitty gritty details. to me, i knew that, especially since people often use that reason to encourage one another. it didn't really hit me nor did it really encourage me cos i wasn't or at least, i felt that i wasn't facing any crisis of anything, apart from the fact that it's been very discouraging for me doing my QT and not absorbing anything, yet when u "finish" ur QT session, you feel God asking u to come back, and when u do, nothing happens. i don't know why all that is happening, but somehow, i'm able to fully trust in God, reassured that He is in control of everything. =)
i just turned on the TV and the oprah winfrey show was on. ok. it's weird for a youth to watch that show, but i do like watching it cos it just shows how generous she is. the love that she has for people regardless of who they are, what status whatsoever. and the episode i was watching just now was on how a really tough trial in this woman's life actually spurred alot of people to live on and not give up on life. this woman's ex-husband apparently entered her house while everyone was sleeping, and killed all 4 of her children and then killed himself. it's really sad, especially when she was living to face the pain of losing her loved ones. even more so that her children are all innocent. somehow, she managed to face her pain and made the decision to live her life. she went on the oprah winfrey show and shared her story with viewers. apparently, on that very day, 16 and more people actually planned to end their life on that day, preparing things to leave behind for their loved ones, some even having researched on the best way to die. it's really sad, but guess what?? because of what she went through, she inspired people to continue living their life. 16 people wrote in to the show just to tell the woman how she had in a way, saved their lives and returned them to their families, giving them the strength to continue and all. i'm sure there were more people whose lives were changed because of her.
so you see. God uses our trials in life not just to mould us, but also for us to help others. =) next time when u face difficulties, trials and setbacks, remember what God can do through it =)
anyway, received this email from a friend and thought it was really nice and touching =)
I am a mother of three (ages 14, 12, 3) and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was Sociology. The teacher was absolutely inspiring with the qualities that I wish every human being had been graced with. Her last project of the term was called "Smile." The class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions. I am a very friendly person and always smile at everyone and say hello anyway, so, I thought this would be a piece of cake, literally. Soon after we were assigned the project, my husband, youngest son, and I went out to McDonald's one crisp March morning. It was just our way of sharing special pla ytime with our son. We were standing in line, waiting to be served, when all of a sudden everyone around us began to back away, and then even my husband did. I did not move an inch... an overwhelming feeling of panic welled up inside of me as I turned to see why they had moved. As I turned around I smelled a horrible "dirty body" smell, and there standing behind me were two poor homeless men. As I looked down at the short gentleman, close to me, he was "smiling". His beautiful sky blue eyes were full of God's Light as he searched for acceptance. He said, "Good day" as he counted the few coins he had been clutching. The second man fumbled with his hands as he stood behind his friend. I realized the second man was mentally challenged and the blue-eyed gentleman was his salvation. I held my tears as I stood there with them. The young lady at the counter asked him what they wanted. He said, "Coffee is all Miss" because that was all they could afford. (If they wanted to sit in the restaurant and warm up, they had to buy something. He just wanted to be warm). Then I really felt it - the compulsion was so great I almost reached out and embraced the little man with the blue eyes. That is when I noticed all eyes in the restaurant were set on me, judging my every action. I smiled and asked the young lady behind the counter to give me two more breakfast meals on a separate tray. I then walked around the corner to the table that the men had chosen as a resting spot. I put the tray on the table and laid my hand on the blue-eyed gentleman's cold hand. He looked up at me, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Thank you." I leaned over, began to pat his hand and said, "I did not do this for you. God is here working through me to give you hope." I started to cry as I walked away to join my husband and son. When I sat down my husband smiled at me and said, "That is why God gave you to me, Honey, to give me hope." We held hands for a moment and at that time, we knew that only because of the Grace that we had been given were we able to give. We are not church goers, but we are believers. That day showed me the pure Light of God's sweet love. I returned to college, on the last evening of class, with this story in hand. I turned in "my project" and the instructor read it. Then she looked up at me and said, "Can I share this?" I slowly nodded as she got the attention of the class. She began to read and that is when I knew that we as human beings and being part of God share this need to heal people a nd to be healed. In my own way I had touched the people at McDonald's, my husband, son, instructor, and every soul that shared the classroom on the last night I spent as a college student. I graduated with one of the biggest lessons I would ever learn: UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE. Much love and compassion is sent to each and every person who may read this and learn how to LOVE PEOPLE AND USE THINGS - NOT LOVE THINGS AND USE PEOPLE.
An Angel wrote: Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart. To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart. God Gives every bird it's food, but He does not throw it into its nest.
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