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| A NEW HOPE |
“Danny...! Danny...!” – the sound came from the dining hall of Danny’s home. It was his mother who called him for dinner. But there was no response for her call. After a short search, she found her son Danny standing silently in the balcony, staring at the skies. He seemed to be depressed. On seeing her son’s face the mother understood that something was wrong and she could guess the reason too.
Just a few months ago, Danny has finished his graduation and being one among the toppers in his batch, he was sure that somehow he would get a fine job. All of his friends have got placed in reputed companies while Danny, in spite of showing a good performance in his interviews, could not get through any one of them. He felt that his life was a total mess. He was much worried about his future as it was unpredictable and hazy and he lost all his hopes regarding it. This is the reason for his melancholic mood.
His mother came closer to him, placed her hand softly on his shoulder and asked him pointing out the skies, “My dear son, what do you see there?” With much agony in his heart, he replied with a deep sigh, “A dark sky….. as dark as my future”. Then he started sharing with his mother, everything that made his heart heavier and he burst into tears like a small child.
His mother put her hand around his shoulder, patted him, wiped his tears and said, “My dear Danny, this is quite natural in life’s process. Losses, confusions, and sorrows are a part of life. And this will make you stronger and stoic to face anything in your life”. She continued after a short pause, “My son, do you know something…? It is not an accident that you came to this earth! The Lord has created you with a purpose and you are here to fulfill that purpose (His will) only. You may have great ambitions in your life but remember that the Lord also has special plans for your future (Jeremiah 29:11). If you execute His ‘will’, He will also fulfill His promise for you (Job 23:14). So, don’t worry about anything that happens in your life. Just ask God and do what He says; surely, He will lift you up (1 peter 5:6). Be happy my dear son, the Lord will do everything for you (Psalm 37:4; 138:8)”.
Now Danny felt as if all his worries and burdens have been washed away. They both prayed. He felt divine peace in his heart (Jeremiah 31:16). Danny’s mother smiled and asked him, “Danny, now what do you see in the sky?” This time with a clear voice he replied, “A beautiful moon in the sky with billions of stars mummy!”
Yes! my friends, you may also be in a similar situation like that of Danny but whatever the problem may be, remember this alone - Our Lord God is our only hope and our future is in His hands (Psalms 31:3).
God Bless You all !!!
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