When the sun loses its power
Submitted by Lucille_ on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 04:13.
It was Friday and just like any student, I was jubilant. While waiting for the bus, the glaring rays of the sun can be noticed when suddenly, heavy snow poured. Then I thought, “What an irony! The sun is shining intensely yet it cannot do anything with the snow. You can’t even feel its heat.” And so this nonsense question popped out into my mind, “Does the sun lose its power when it’s snowing?”
Then I recalled the last semester- a tough time though, I never felt alone because despite difficulties, GOD was there. He constantly gave me assurance through the people I constantly communicate with and even those whom I may not have talked to but silently prayed for me. God's guiding hand was there to help me in my needs, that is why I passed and continue to move on.
Looking back, the toughest times were the days when I had lots of lessons learned. My journal can attest to that. Indeed, trying times are moments when we just keep on hoping because God does not disappoint. Hardships are avenues where God manifests his presence.
Then, does the sun really lose its power during snowtime? Of course not! That’s why the earth continues to exist. And even if the sun would lose its power, God would not.
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Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.
-James 1:2-5
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You're definitely right! Just as the sun never loses its power, God, more than anything else, remains.
To attest to that with my recent experience, I had the 'worst of physical and emotional pain' ever experienced in my life. Only to find out, as enlightened by God, that it was just the mere sacrifice I had to bear because great things were in store for me. To think, it was just a matter of a day when I realized what God wanted for me. I can just marvel on how God works for my best! And I am so happy.
Praise the Lord! He is so great!
God bless us all!
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'Love is embracing all and loving especially the unlovables.'
That's the spirit...
I really admire those people who despite of their unpleasant experiences, would still continue to find the good side of things...I would like to quote this: "...Only to find out, as enlightened by God, that it was just the mere sacrifice I had to bear because great things were in store for me..." God is really present in our lives. It is because of Him why there are so many people who could remain optimistic...Right, we can do it, NOT BY OURSELVES BUT BY THE SPIRIT...There's so much waiting for us, but those were only possible for those who will move on and will keep going. How can we know the upcoming tomorrow's if we will not make it through the every today's of our lives? I salute your fortitude Ate Joy!May all of us,welcome and realize God's presence in whatever challenges that we have to go through...
"For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and future."
-Jeremiah 29:11-
My journal can also attest to that...
It is only because the teacher required so why I had written several journal articles...But while writing them and after finding time to read them again, I realized that the toughest times of my life were the same times that I had learned a lot of lessons. So I agree with Ate Lucille... Interestingly, I had begun to love reading journals of others (if they would allow me), because on those I could find the heart and the emotion once again. It is through it that I can learn through vicarious or second hand experiences because we cannot experience all things in life. I haven't experience snow, but journals of my friends about snow can at least give me the idea. We all got stories to tell and its just so amazing to discover that even in simple occurrences such as waiting for the bus, eating in the canteen, meeting an old woman, taking quizzes, talking to a friend and many others, we can still find great realizations. There's even lessons from a candle, how much more the sun? I love to share my contemplations and I'm happy to hear yours...
"For I know the plans I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and future."
-Jeremiah 29:11-
Great reflection Cille!
Great reflection Cille! Sometimes it's these little unnoticed ironies in life that make us realize something really important...
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