Fida Abbott: Between Hope and Reality (1st Version)

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Thursday, May 15, 2008

Between Hope and Reality (1st Version)

My articles in Indonesian in 2 series, you can read them by clicking the titles below:
- Antara Harapan dan Kenyataan (I) - Between Hope and Reality (I)

- Antara Harapan dan Kenyataan (II) - Between Hope and Reality (II)

Reflection:

Once, there was a man who asked GOD for a flower and a butterfly. But God gave him a
cactus and a caterpillar. He was sad, he didn’t understand why his request was mistaken, Then he thought: Oh well, GOD has to many people to care for and decided not to ask Him anymore.
After some time, the man went to check up on his request that he had left forgotten.

To his surprise, from the thorny and ugly cactus, a beautiful flower had grown, and the unsightly carterpillar had been transformed into the most beautiful butterfly.

God always does things right! His way is always the best way even if to us it seems all wrong. If you asked GOD for one thing and received another, TRUST! You can be sure that He will always give you what you need at the appropriate time. What you want doesn’t always give you what you need. God never fails to grant our petitions, so keep on going for him without doubting or murmuring.

Today’s thorn is tomorrow’s flower. God gives the very best to those who leave the choices up to him. Amen!!

2 comments:

Hercules Mulligan 4:07 PM: Nice post, Fida, and very true! I think God sees our true interests before we do, because He sees the beginning from the end!

God is like a good parent. He gives to His children their wants, but He takes care of us and gives to us for our good, even when it doesn't seem like it right away.

Your friend,
~Hercules
Ika Devita Susanti 9:29 PM: hosh... on fire:D:D