Laughter in the rain

Had this song on my head all day... Oo~ I hear laughter in the rain, walking hand in hand with the one I love <3

DJ Got Us Fallin' In Love

This was once his favourite song, but now it's embedded on my head and mind, clearly proving how much I have missed him over the time.

Where is God When Bad Things Happen to Good People?

Have you ever thought where is God when bad things happen to good people?

Late this afternoon, I was chatting with one of my caregroup friend on Whatsapp about The Shack. One thing I have to confess is how much I agree with the book, when Papa (God) and Jesus said they - as in the Holy Trinity - is always there when bad things happen to good people. But why aren't they doing anything about it? Why aren't they stopping all the bad things from happening?

One thing I could thought of is God is always there, in the midst of everything, regardless of it being a good thing or a bad thing. Just like our earthly parents who give us freedom, our heavenly Father is giving us all the freedom we want - even let us have control over all the things He has created for us on earth.

To put it simply, God doesn't want to rob us off our freedom, so He did not stop the bad things from happening. In this freedom we are given, we made choices in everything we do and those choices would sometimes lead to destruction. That is when bad things happen to both good and bad people.

God doesn't want to dictate us. Having to stop all the bad things from happening would mean He is robbing us from our freedom and that isn't the basis of giving us freedom. Would you want your parents to lock you down all the times, or make decisions for you in everything? No, I wouldn't for sure. That would be the rationale of His love for us.

I believe this topic has been discussed time and again by scholars. Skepticisms and criticisms have definitely floated from grieves and brokenness. But, one thing I'm sure of is, good things would always - yes, always - catch up with the sorrows and change lives in every significant way. I, for one, is a classic example of experiencing this life-altering goodness.

So, remember - even though you have fallen into the lowest point of the valley, thinking where is He, and climbed up the rocks in despair, you'll soon see Him standing on top of the valley and understand that He is actually teaching you how to climb up those slippery rocks your body could best adapt to and in the midst off all these, you learnt to be independent of Him.

I just couldn't imagine how much tears He has cried by letting us seek our freedom and make terrible mistakes along the way. So, think twice before you doubt Him again.

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The Shack

Have you heard of this title The Shack?

It's a book recommended by Pastor Amanda Viviers at Riverview Church, Perth. Back when I was in Perth, Amanda shared about how much this book has impacted her and fellow God-lovers. I have to admit it was something at the back of my head to take note to, something I have to put on my reading list. Honestly, I've put the thought away for a bit before my reading spree came to live lately.

Having ordered it on Better World Books at the beginning of the year, I assumed it's just another novel. Things have changed after reading the first one-third of the book and having to go through the passing of Grandpa in the midst of reading it. Sometimes, God just put things in order that you didn't realise it until it's over, isn't it?

Just like the Great Sadness Mack is going through, the passing of Grandpa has been a Great Sadness to me. I have alienated myself for the past week after coming back to the real world. It wasn't until I reached the peak of the story in the novel that I came to know I am like Mack in some ways and I should get over my Great Sadness because God is so good, He never forsake and we should not forsake His goodness.

So, as a way to help promote the book, I strongly encourage you to have a peep at Wm Paul Young's work and together, we can embrace God's lovingness.

 

 

Alternatively, visit William's blog to experience his spiritual journey! Have a blessed day!

So, here's the thing. I have been dwelling in self-pity, since Grandpa's passing a week ago. Thinking twice, is it necessary to do so? No, the answer is never. For all we know, Grandpa didn't like us being sad, mourn or grief over it. He wants us to move on, he wants us to get on with life because he is watching us from Above, where our Heavenly Daddy is.

I decided to not just face the music bravely, but to get back to my routine, back to all the things I enjoy in life. Life is so uncertain, why not live it to the fullest?

As a result, this blog is coming back to live, with the short stories of The Last Parcel keep coming in and dedications to my beloved family.

This episode is not yet another drama but something significant that would change the way I see life and how I am going to lead it with more colours. That would be the best self-help I ever have for myself. =)