This question of wonder constantly pops up in my mind, whether things really happen for a reason. And is the reason, God?
As the saying goes, "God is in the details"
Well I really think so, especially after today! It's been a long long day but I really thank you Lord, for showing us the way when everything seemed so bleak.
Thoughts had whirled through my mind; I was so desperate for an affirmation on whether I had done the right thing to rent out the house to the tenants and set the landlady on a journey to back-pack and soul-search in Perth.
I had related this story to many of my close friends who wondered why I had to go so much out of my way to help anyone, when I couldn't even speak of a quality life myself.
The life I had led since I back-slided from God, was akin to clumps of cloud that just got heavier and heavier with each passing month of God-less life. It rained when I had no choice; and thunder struck when I blasted out my doubts and faith in God. It got so bad that even when rainbows arched across the sky, it seemed like a false omen of hopes and beliefs.
These went on for so many years, 7 years to be precise. I forgot about God and the fact that I was a Christian. I only remembered to blame everyone else around me for my incompetencies and I threw all my worries to the wind, only for them to come hitting me back like a boomerang.
I forgot there was a place where we could really rest in peace and be with our maker. I forgot that this journey of life that God granted to each and everyone of us, has to be a fruitful and purpose-driven life. It has to end one day and when we meet God again, what would He say to us and what would we reply in return?
It suddenly strikes me to remember "Live life to the fullest", and "Live like tomorrow's your last day". How true. My dad tells me that even if he leaves the world tomorrow, he will have no regrets and is all ready and prepared for the route to Heaven.
Shall we heed this little advice and "Live like tomorrow, we are going to Heaven"?
So carpe diem - seize the day to love someone more, help someone out, pray for someone again, and keep the faith and flame burning brightly. We need to pass it on, the torch of life.
Thank you for making an impact in my life, so much so that it seemed like a huge thunderstorm and rain that wouldn't go away. But it brought new life and a new beginning for me in a strange way I never thought possible. I only pray that I have made a difference in your life too and may God always watch over you.
*Dedicated to you, Miss Landlady aka Newborndeer :)*
