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Have you ever wondered why things are not working as planned? or why is the result going against the desired outcome?
Maybe because you are being taught something else. That perhaps, God is asking you to go a little farther. That he wants you to go out of your comfort zone.
You may think that God is rude? No. Of course not. Like any ordinary father, I believe God is allowing complexities to be experienced by everyone in variations, to teach us that life is not all about enjoyment, good things, happiness and achievements. That as we journey towards the pleasure of the world, men should also learn to bend, get soaked, get hurt and go deep to better appreciate what we have no matter how small or big.
Why? Because oftentimes, people when overwhelmed by happiness, grief, trouble or even by success forget to thank and appreciate God for his interventions. It is typical of a man to complain rather than to celebrate when there's hardship.
In your alone and quiet time, I ask you to instead of nursing what was lost, and looking for something that is lacking perhaps you could also reflect, "what is it that I can do to be worthy of your God's love?"
Life at times may look troubled or stagnant because you are always choosing what is comfortable. Listen with your heart, not with your ears, for God wants you to walk extra, bend some more, get soaked and go deeper in life's meaning and purpose.
Let go of the pride. It will not hurt to offer a little sacrifice, to be of service and to be the source of smile to others.
Begin today, live a life of meaning by making a difference. And like Fr. @Jerry Orbos always says in his preachings "BTS--believe, trust, surrender."