Today's Reflections

"So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God's hands, but no man knows whether love or hate awaits him." Ecclesiates 9:1
~ One can only try hard enough to be loved and accepted, but there's no guarantee, no matter how hard we try. This is one of the most painful experiences we can have. After doing what we think is right, after giving with all our heart, doing the best we can, trying hard enough everyday, after doing all these sometimes we'll still receive hate and indifference instead of love and acceptance. Students won't appreciate you. Friends will turn their backs on you. It's painful. But, God's comfort and His love far exceeds any heartbreaks. God is more than enough. He is above all. His love endures forever. He is a faithful sweet-loving friend. Sweeter than bestfriends, sweeter than boyfriend, sweetest of all. For when we look closer we'll realize that we do what we do, for Him. So whether or not others accept our acts of love and kindness, it's Him who we please and serve.

God's promise: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Thank you, Lord.