Category Archives: Encouragement

What do YOU want?

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As a child, one of my favorite cartoons was Aladdin and the genie lamp. I’ve often wondered – if I found the lamp and were given 3 wishes, what would I ask for? Like most kids of my age, greed would kick in and I’d have the obvious answer, “I’d ask for a zillion more wishes”.  This may bring a smile to your face, and you may have thought of the same!

 

Asking the right questions and giving the right answers gets you to the right places. More importantly, what I learnt recently is that asking the right thing from the right person makes a better impact and can lead to a life changing experience! Continue reading What do YOU want? →

Thank You Lord!

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Today’s newspaper front page read ‘UN: 100,000 Syrian refugees stranded’. The civil war in Syria has forced people to flee from the nation to neighboring countries. Thousands have been stranded at crossing points, and many innocents have been killed, orphaned, widowed and left homeless. Several humanitarian organizations are reaching out to this cry for help and working towards providing the refugees with food, medicine and shelter. Another headline read ‘42 dead as Morocco bus plunges into ravine’.

 

We often think we are safe and secure in our countries, homes, offices etc., but these headlines are just a reminder that Continue reading Thank You Lord! →

Ouch! That hurts!

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Having grown up with 2 brothers, I had the privilege of playing cricket and badminton during my childhood with my neighborhood friends. Sometimes the ball or the shuttlecock would get stuck in some thick bushes. We would usually end up with scratches all over, when trying to retrieve the ball because of the thorns in the bush. Tiny thorns would get stuck in our fingers and cause a lot of pain. Even after removing the thorn, the pain would still remain for days.  It’s strange how a small thorn can cause so much pain!

 

At times, Words are like thorns- one word or statement is enough to cause pain or even leave a permanent scar in their hearts. A thorn is known to be a weed which interferes with the use and management of desirable plants by contaminating harvests. No matter how good the soil or the seed is, if we sow the seed among thorns then it’s more likely to Continue reading Ouch! That hurts! →

It is Written!!!

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-By Mrs.Suni Roy

Our Church was in a week of fasting and prayer. What I had always understood is that after a few days of fasting I would be finally done with the devil. Contrary to my assumption I began to realize through the word of God, the real fact. Whether I like it or not, he is always around, trying to keep us busy and confused all the time. Well, that’s his job, isn’t it? So we need not have to worry about it.

The life of Jesus is a great example for us to learn and follow. Matthew 4:1-10 records about Jesus being tempted after fasting. Here are few points what God taught me from the scriptures.

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‘What IF……?’

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Nathan was just eight months old when I started my driving classes in Dubai. Someone had to look after him while I was away. My mother in law had to work hard on adjusting her shift timings according to my classes. After 2 months of struggle, I gave my first driving test and I failed it! It was quite disappointing! This meant there would be extra classes, more fees and more adjusting of schedules. I wished and prayed I would clear it the second test, but there was a sense of fear of failing inside me. What if I don’t do well this time? What if I make a mistake? What if….What if?? Ofcourse, I prayed about the test, but the doubt and fear kept haunting me. I finally got my results to know that I passed!

 

Time and again, we come across situations Continue reading ‘What IF……?’ →

Shake it Off!!

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Life is often compared to a river – life goes on and we move with the flow wherever it leads. In this journey, we meet so many people who will impress our hearts, some positively and some negatively. We do not want to think of the bad times we’ve faced but sometimes memories just gush in. We do not want to think of mistakes that we have committed deliberately or in our ignorance, yet few of them keep haunting us. We also cherish the good times we had with our friends and loved ones. Sometimes even good memories bring sorrow to us as they cannot be re-lived again. For instance, our innocent school days, fun-filled college days, challenging work pressure along with supportive friends at our previous workplace. Few incidents are deeply impressed upon our hearts that when we think of them we begin to feel sorrowful. Continue reading Shake it Off!! →

Hold on…. It’s coming!

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Some of the biggest lessons of life are learnt from the most unexpected places and people. Nathan (my 1 and half year old son) taught me yet another lesson which I would like to share with you.

Have you ever prayed for something for a long time, but nothing seems to happen or change. Aren’t there prayers you whispered to yourself, thinking ‘God is not hearing this…what’s the point?’.’ Things just don’t seem to work the way you planned…doesn’t God know that I need this and it’s going to make my life easier?’

I have had such trialing times too, but here’s the good news Continue reading Hold on…. It’s coming! →

Impossible is Nothing!

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I recall the days when I was pregnant with Nathan as though it were yesterday. As two sides to a coin, there are good and bad memories, and one of them is the mood swings. The crankiness kicked ever so often that it became quite difficult for my partner to predict or deal with, and yet, the kindness and tolerance my husband showed towards me is worth a Nobel prize in my eyes. I would like to share with you one such incident that taught me a valuable lesson, and I’m hopeful it will help some of you too.

I was in one of my moods Continue reading Impossible is Nothing! →

A Silent Deal!

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‘I did not do it…why won’t anyone believe me?”, “why are they saying such things about me?”, “Who is making up such stories? I was never involved!” “I swear…Such a thing never happened!”

Any of these sound familiar?

These are few statements which we often speak when we hear of people who have misunderstood us or falsely accused us of something. I’m sure most of us Continue reading A Silent Deal! →

When thoughts pull you down!

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Almost everyone will at some time in their life be affected by depression, including feelings of hopelessness, pessimism, worthlessness and helplessness. I too was caught in this web several times, and I felt that nothing was going the way I expected. I preferred to be left alone and far away from everyone. Fear seized my heart and I found myself in tears followed by sleepless nights & worry over how I could turn things around. Continue reading When thoughts pull you down! →