At The Beginning - Christianity Etc - Nairaland
Nairaland Forum › Nairaland General › Christianity Etc › At The Beginning (177 Views)
1 Reply
| At The Beginning by papikushz(op): 2:56am On Jul 19, 2024 |
I used to spend countless nights in prayer, my hands clasped tightly, pleading for guidance and prosperity. My prayers seemed to echo into an abyss, unanswered and forlorn. I felt trapped, my life a stagnant pond while others around me thrived. In my desperation, I turned my gaze toward other gods, seeking solace and fortune from deities I had once ignored. As I prayed to these new gods, an unexpected change began to unfold. Prosperity graced my life. Opportunities blossomed where there had been none, and my days filled with a sense of purpose and achievement. It was then I realized that the shift in my fortunes wasn’t just divine intervention—it was my mindset. The act of praying to different gods had altered my perception, opened my heart, and realigned my spirit. With this newfound clarity, I began to recognize the noise that had cluttered my mind—the doubts, the naysayers, the endless comparisons. I decided to ignore these distractions deliberately. My silence in the face of chaos became my shield, my sanctuary. Friends and family noticed the change, their frustration mounting at my refusal to engage in their drama. But I remained steadfast, undisturbed by their discontent. One evening, a wise elder approached me, his eyes twinkling with ancient wisdom. He shared with me the secret of life: to deliberately ignore what you consider noise. It wasn’t about shutting out the world, but about choosing what to let in, what to value, and what to let go. Embracing this philosophy, I found happiness. It wasn’t in the wealth or the success, but in the peace that settled within me. The noise faded, and I was left with the symphony of my own contentment, a melody that resonated with every beat of my heart. My journey had brought me here, to a place where silence was golden and happiness was found in the quiet moments of deliberate focus. #Papikushz |
| Re: At The Beginning by DaddyCoool(f): 3:10am On Jul 19, 2024 |
Then Jesus says to him, "Get you away, Satan! For it has been written: 'You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him alone shall you serve.'"
|
The Fear Of Death Is The Beginning Of Wisdom For The Atheist • I'm Beginning To Reason With Jehovah Witness On Their Stand Concerning Trinity • Today Is Ash Wednesday; Beginning Of Lent • 2 • 3 • 4
Blessings Awaits You As Healing Streams With Pastor Chris Begins June 28 • Predict Your Own Death And Knows How Many Years You Have Left • I Am That I Am: Explanation