God is truly everywhere. Not necessarily inside each person, though, as how I thought. This is too much to expect, I learned. And, truly, when I
allow myself get blinded by my own expectations, I'll surely face pain.
I learned that I have to open my eyes to the truth of each individual,
believer or non-believer. They have truths that I should be aware of and
accept. This way, I can make necessary precautions and adjustments.
Human nature. Every individual has complexities, own nature, personality, attitudes, character, and
so many other things that comprise them as persons. These are what make
them who they uniquely are. If I try to re-create them the way I deem
they should be, I only hurt myself and I hurt God who created them and me. I believe that God did not make a mistake in creating
anyone. Even those everyone sees as ugly, bad, evil. God designed each
one with wisdom and in His likeness. Who am I to complain? Who am I to
say, "you gotta change, my friend..."? If I do, it's saying, I am better
than God for I know how should people and things be. I resolved that I
am not here on Earth to criticize anything, especially, people. Each
one has their own purpose for walking here on Earth just like God has a
very special purpose for putting me in this world. Each person is
carefully designed for God's very own purpose not for my pleasure nor
for my own personal satisfaction.
I
don't have to understand people. I don't have to know why criminals do
what they do. It is not for me to give reasons to things. I was not put
here on Earth to understand mysteries. What I
know is I am placed in this world because God wants to use me as an
example of love and compassion. I don't have to look at other people
whether they're doing their job or not. I can only do my part in warning
them, but never to dictate to them what they should do. As I do the
tasks God assigned me to do, I shouldn't be critical of other people
whether or not they're doing their parts. I am only responsible for
myself. I should always guard myself from comparing myself to others. I
always have to give my best and my excellent but without taking pride
that I am better than others. I am aware that each one is doing their
best. Just like me, everyone is struggling to be better everyday. God
has been patient with me as HE guides me to become the person HE wants
me to be. In return, I should also be patient with people as God guides
them through change.
Every now
and then, the nature of people will prick me. One, two or more people
will hurt me with their behavior. That will surely cause me pain. But,
how I respond is a reflection of who I am inside. Certain people are
simply being used by God to expose what I truly am, which I am trying to
hide or keep within myself. I can't say, "I only reacted this way
because of this or that person." ..."had he not done that, I wouldn't
have reacted the way I did." It's so wrong to think that it's because of
other people or it's because of situations that we show a certain
attitude or behavior. The good or evil we do comes from the good or evil
things stored up in our hearts. Most of the time, God places us in
situations so these things will be exposed. And it's not because HE
wants to over-expose the evil in us; but it is in order that we can be
aware of it and repent; then, HE can help change us inwardly.
It's
a tough job to love. But, I believe the very reason why Jesus had to
walk on Earth is to show us how. He loved the people even He saw their
hearts. He had compassion for them. He did not judge them; in stead, He
looked at them with mercy. How wonderful will the world be if people
start looking at each other not with critical mind nor with judgment but
with mercy, love and compassion.
Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."
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