Freedom to Believe
How often do we fear failure? how often do we worry that something will not go smoothly? or how often are we afraid and anxious that we are not up to an expectation set out for us? is it really a norm in life to be worried? do they really have to be part and parcel of life? is there really no way that we can live without these fears and worries?
of course not. Inner peace comes to the one who places his trust in God. inner peace takes away all fears, and worries, because if it is good for us, God will make it happen. if it is not good for us, God will definitely prevent it from happening. this surety in the goodness and protection of God can only come from the belief of His Presence and Love.
Why is it so difficult to believe in such a loving God? why do people find religion and faith a stumbling block? why do people choose not to believe in such a God who can make their hardships more bearable and who can give peace? Peace! the one thing that can determine satisfaction in life.
what then can change their perspectives? miracles, answered prayers, conversions of close ones? all these God can do. there is only one thing that God cannot do - take away the freedom to choose to believe. but God is ever patient and ever compassionate. He will call and invite till the day we say ‘yes’.
