We live in a society where there is pain and everyone is dealing with his or her issues and have no one to talk to. Black does not crack but however we try to fill a bottle with water, it has to get full and at some point spill. What makes us define people is their actions and the contributions to their actions is the environment and what they take in every day (life journey).
In a person’s life, there are good days and bad days or simply seasons that form character. I want to characterize the seasons as the mountain peak and the valley.
Mountain peak…
This is a phase where out of 100% almost 90% of things are going well (my opinion). We enjoy good health, relationships, career stability etcetera. Job had the best experience at this phase but still one thing he made sure to do is trust in God and give thanks for it (Job 1:1). David also.
We have the best time and worry less because we are comfortable. We also forget to pray, give thanks as we also let loose once in a while in the name of “having fun.” Let’s get honest. We also care less about those who were in our lives when we had nothing. We also acquire ‘friends” (we know why they are in quotes).
I want you to notice the changes and keep track of the mountain peak. Oh, lest I forget, we also get more friend requests on social media since the posts are now enticing.
The valley…
Job lost everything, every single thing… what happened? Everyone flee and became opinionated about what he should and should not do (Job 1:13, 2…). This is where, for example, there is no flour in the house, you notice you ran out of cooking oil, there are no tomatoes, salt and to make it worse no match stick and you are not sure if the remaining gas will cook the ugali and greens you want to have for dinner.
It happens to the best of us and what gives hope is that even with the small amount of cash in hand, you can divide it and make a meal as you wait for what tomorrow will bring. You might call in a few favors only to get strangers coming to the rescue as your acquired friends give excuses. You do remember to ask God to intervene and also remember when all was well and smile about it as you move on.
Where are you going with all these reminders Francis? Well, I am here to remind you to smile through the valley and the mountain and hold on to your faith in the good (by giving thanks) and also the bad (to remind God you were in His presence and depended on Him when things were well)
He loves praises and a thankful heart (ask Job *Job 1:5* and David *Book of Psalms*). In these, He finds a reason to revisit the book of remembrance and get you through it all. Love on Him every day and you will be amazed. Keep thy covenant and He will keep His. He is not a man that He should lie… most of us have had parents who taught us to go to church and do good but we choose to do the opposite at our will. We treat people ill and forget no situation is permanent. Respect, love and honor people.
But Francis, they hurt me, yes they did, but you can respect and love and honor someone without being around them to hurt you again. They were not there when I needed them most, well, you do not have to pay evil with evil, and you will make no difference between yourself and them if you choose to repay evil with evil.
But Francis, they hurt me, yes they did, but you can respect and love and honor someone without being around them to hurt you again. They were not there when I needed them most, well, you do not have to pay evil with evil, and you will make no difference between yourself and them if you choose to repay evil with evil.
Whatever the situation, mountain top or valley low, let your relationship with God be the same throughout and treat people well (in most scenarios He will use people to bless you… the treasures of the wicked are stored up for righteous proverbs 13 22… so be smart because you never know who He might decide to use, a friend or an enemy).
Thank you for your continuous newsletters that you keep on sending me of testimonies and hope you received via faith counsel. They encourage me. From believers to non-believers who takes your time to read, I thank God for you and ask Him to visit you and the situation that may be weighing you down and give thanks for your success and answered prayer, and my silent reader, you never comment but I see the numbers, thank you and may God bless you. I love you.
©Francis Wairimu
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