God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end.

Life is about changes and learning to enjoy the adventure of journeying in life with Him. I can't see what's ahead and have no way of controlling how things will go. I can only trust Him, that He makes all things beautiful in its time.

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Before you complain

I know I haven't wrote for a long time. With Spring and Summer break, I find myself more busy than ever and loving every moment of it. Trip to Banff to see the Rockies, first ever kayaking trip in Bowen Island, BBQ in the park ... plus taking 3 courses as well as a couple of ad hoc jobs. Of course, not forgetting it's World Cup Season!! Germany 2006 has started and I can't get enough of it. The best part is I have friends from so many of these countries but it makes things pretty hard when you see their respective countries playing against each other. Like when Australia beat Japan in that amazing match, I felt the pain for my Japanese friend but could not help cheering for the Aussies too! But I'm not complaining ... this little article is a great reminder thankfulness and gratitude are keys to the secret of contentment.

Today before you think of saying an unkind word
Think of someone who can't speak

Before you complain about the taste of your food
Think of someone who has nothing to eat

Before you complain of not having enough
Think of someone who's begging on the street

Before you complaint of being ugly
Think of someone who's actually in the worst of states of life

Before you complain about your husband or wife
Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion

Today before you complain about life
Think of someone who went too early to heaven

Before you complain about your children
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren

Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep
Think of the people who are living in the streets

Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet

And when you are tired and complain about your job
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another
Remember that not one of us are without sin and We all answer to one maker

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around

Life is a gift
Live it...
Enjoy it...
Celebrate it...
And fulfill it.

And while you are at it give love to someone today
Love someone with what you do and the words you say

Love is not meant to be kept locked inside of us and hidden
So give it away
Give Love to someone today!!

You don't love someone because they're beautiful.
They're beautiful because you love them.

It's true you don't know what you've got until its gone, but its also true
You don't know what you've been missing until it arrives!!!