Friday, May 22, 2015

Beautiful Things

But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31

It is normal for people to get weary. Sometimes , when you ask God for something and you've been praying for it for a long time you feel despair. And during times when problems pile up, you can't see the hands of God. Our Father in heaven knows how you're feeling. He sees your weakness and loss of hope. Contrary to your thinking that He has forsaken you, and that he hasn't heard your prayer and supplication, God is working to give you a future full of hope and abundance according to His plans. Unfortunately, our human eyes cannot see what he is working on. Our limited wisdom cannot fathom His plans. But when everything is ready, you will be amazed with His blessings intended for you. You can not measure the goodness of God. And therefore cannot surpass His love and generosity. Just recently I wept because He showed me a glimpse of light from what I thought is a dark path that I am currently in. There's something I've been praying for for years. I dream that my kids' music will be appreciated and acknowledged worldwide. A huge dream that I know, if based on my capabilities alone will be almost impossible. But I believe that nothing is impossible with my Father in heaven. He owns the heavens and the earth and he has the ability that I don't have. I know he will fill whatever I lack because he loves me and my children. But being the weak human being that I am, I also get tired. And at a time when I am almost losing hope and I seem to be looking for alternatives to our dream he opened a window so that I can catch a glimpse of light to renew my strength.
I remember a fellow preacher talking about actor Sylvester Stallone when he was still a poor actor and he was looking for a movie company who will buy his manuscript. One of his conditions was that he will star in the movie. There were a few companies who offered to buy his story but didn't want him as the leading man. Stallone had no money, he couldn't get a job as an actor, he was so hungry he had to sell his dog for a cheap price. But he didn't succumb to poverty. He didn't compromise his dream. He was able to sell his manuscript with him playing the main character after a couple of years for a cheap price, and "Rocky" the movie was made.
Surprisingly, a record label in the United Kingdom contacted us. They said they will make the music of my children famous worldwide within a year. Who are these people and how did they know about our music? But isn't God really like that? He will surprise you with the method he used when the answer to your prayer is ready. In my Christian life, I received innumerable miracles from my Father. An entire newspaper would not be enough if I am to write about every miracle that came to my life. Among all that, there is one common thing, when the grace is from God you will receive it without any suffering. It will willingly come in a manner so amazing you will wonder about how it got to you. He uses angels surprising you how these people you don't even know found you. And most importantly, you will hear the whisper of God in your heart. He will say "I did that because I love you my child". Glory to God!