Life, in reality, is sometime too difficult. Hunger, greed, mother nature at work, politics, pornography, selfishness, chaos, crimes, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera.What else could go wrong? What else could possibly go wrong? We see them everywhere. We see them almost every day. Can everyone take them all in without committing a single mistake? Or not making the wrong turn? Or not hurting someone else? During difficult times, what do you do when your baby cries? Or your love one is sick? What do you do? What can you do?

            But them, there’s hope, love, happiness, compassion, care, hospitality, perseverance, determination, strength, faith… ah yes, Faith. Faith that can move mountains, heal not only the sick but also broken hearts. Faith answered by love. Prayers replied by love, with love. Love that gives color to life. Love that brings smiles to faces. A drop of sunshine that can warm the hearts. A comforting hug that makes one strong. Words that enlighten a troubled mind.

Everything changes. From bad to good, or from good to bad. Either way, it’s a choice. Your choice to stay in suffering, or choose to be happy. It’s either you choose using your mind, or you choose using your heart. Objective or subjective… This is where wisdom is needed in order to make the right decisions. It’s imperative to do things with the guidance of our God. This is to make sure that we don’t get hurt in the whole process. With Him, you can never go wrong, you will never go weary, you will always be rejoicing.

Life isn’t always bad. There’s always a rainbow after the rain. Storms will pass and be gone. No problem lasts forever, but the love of the Lord does. So, pick up your chin and grin.Have faith, things will get better if you believe it will and you will never be the same again.

 

By: Mr. Glordan I. Punzalan | Teacher II | BNHS-SHS | Balanga City, Bataan