We went to Tanjung Papuma this long weekend for our holiday. We were expecting bad weather, but we prayed over it before the trip. With faith, we went there expecting a good weather from the Almighty Himself.
The first day we came, the tent was not really set. We didn't have tarpaulin, so they set up another tent to cover the ground under us.. But we slept in the tent after all...then suddenly it rains...at first it was a trickle...then a really hard rain ! The "greatest" thing was, the tent was made of clothing fabric. Sure enough, water was seeping from the tent, over and under us. Some of us decided to sleep in the car, while some of us decided to stay. That was unforgettable moment for me. The sleeping bag was wet, the sand splashed to our faces because of the hard rain. It was a crazy first day. The rain was so hard and long ( about 4 hours and counting) , that I began to question this trip...In the back of my mind, I said "Huh...is this going to be a good trip ? it's not a good start.." but I kept my feeble faith anyway.
But amazingly, after the hard rain, the weather began to clear up. The sun was shining, and we can swam in the ocean. The funny thing was, we were so afraid of the rain, we prepared our tarp the next day. We covered our tent so tight, and put tarp below us, put rocks on the tarp. On that night, there's no rain ! it was so hot that a friend finally decided to open the tarp and let the wind in ^^ We had a great time doing trekking, swimming, and some pictures along the way. It was a great outdoor activity with great friends.
In the end, after all is said and done, after too many fish and young coconut, we decided to go home...and the heavy cloud was forming again. ...God has provided a window for us to have a good vacation, and let it close again after we were done....thank You Lord...
For me, it's like life itself...we pray for a good time for our life. We pray for prosperity and happiness to happen in our life. But many times, like our pastor said, when we are really happy, we don't remember God at all. When our ATM is unlimited, when we are healthy, when all the kids are obedient, God is the last thing in our mind.
The Lord sometimes let the storm to happen in our life. The Lord wants to make our faith grow by letting us feel the heavy storm...if we keep the faith and pass through it, by then we can really appreciate the sweet taste of God's blessing in our life...so that we will not take God's provision for granted.
Many times when the storm happens for a long period of time, we often question God's intention in our life. We don't believe that there will be a sunshine after the rain. But God's intention is always good. No matter what happen, He will always be in control. If we keep the faith and finish the race, God will not overlook your suffering and double the reward for your trouble.
Isaiah 61:7 (New International Version)
7 Instead of their shame
my people will receive a double portion,
and instead of disgrace
they will rejoice in their inheritance;
and so they will inherit a double portion in their land,
and everlasting joy will be theirs.
and last but not least, my two most favorite verses...
Jeremiah 29 : 11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Psalm 32:8
8 The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.
I will advise you and watch over you.
God bless you all.....
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