At some point, I do believe in this… esp for things like justice, principles and human rights. I think we should fight for what we believe in.
But a non-christian friend of mine challenged me after reading it on my FB status – where do I draw the line between fighting for something and accepting that this is God’s way of closing the door?
For a non-christian, it was a very thought-provoking question for me as a Christian. I then started thinking about all the various times I fought for something or persevered in something because I felt it was the right thing to do. Sometimes my efforts prevailed and the hardships were worth it. Sometimes, after trying, I gave up and admitted defeat. Either way, I do not regret for fighting and working it through.
Like my work… I got to a point I couldn’t fight the tide and another door opened and I gave up fighting in the office and chose another door. That door of course, was a blessing.
Or even relationships. I admit, God and I have had our fair share of draught seasons – partially my fault lah… but He is amazingly persistent and I know deep down, there is no better God for me than Him. No better Man. ;-) So, He waits for me to be come to Him and together we brave the draught together, Him being always stronger.
Like sometime end of last year – I really felt God and I were at a very dry season. I didn’t know why or what it was, but I knew it wasn’t Him. So it had to be me. So I had to do something to up my game to make the relationship work. Sorta like when you work out – after a while, your body has reached and is comfortable at a certain fitness level so you need to up the game a bit.
But relationships between 2 people, now that is a toughie. I do not presume to think that all relationships are smooth sailing and “happy ever after.” I believe that it is only natural when two people come together, there is bound to be a clash here and there, nuances about each other that may get on our nerves and also adjustments to each other's idiocyncracies. In fact I think it is only normal we have our draught seasons because it makes us more aware of each other’s needs and appreciate the person/relationships more – esp when both brave through it and survive. I actually think some of the best relationships are those that have faced severe draught and survived because by the mere willingness to take that step to brave it says a lot already. So in essence, the draught is then a blessing!
Look at some of the most inspiring Christians – they have survived some of the toughest draught in their lives and their journey is now a testimony of God’s grace and an encouragement to many during their season of draught.
More and more of us are unwilling to try because it is hard work and it is sometimes tiring. But does it mean we should stop trying? I am not saying we should go against God because I know, if something is not blest by God, he will show us the signs that this door is closed. But as Christians, He has said in our weakness He is strong and His strength is made perfect when I am weak. So, if we cling to Him for direction, I am sure he will see us through. And that simply means if I choose to fight, I should do it with God’s strength and wisdom. And if the doors are really close, He will show me and give me grace to admit it and move on. Because seriously, if I had to do it on my own strength, I would be so screwed!
I don’t know if I answered my friend’s question and I don’t know if she is satisfied with my answer. But right now with my limited knowledge of God’s perfect plan, it is the only (spiritual) logic I have.
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