We are all different
We are not all the same and not every day is the same. We all have our ups and downs and sometimes it rains and the weather is cold and miserable and we can hardly bend our fingers without pain. On other days the sun shines and the birds sing making the day simply, beautiful.
What is important is that we take each day in its stride and try our very best not to become overwhelmed by the moment and always remember the Creator gave opportunity to say thanks.
Where am I going with all this sentiment?
As we go about our day we must spare a thought to those in hospitals struggling with difficult illnesses that causes great pain and suffering. We must also be grateful that we have no serious disabling physical/mental illness that causes us to become institutionalized or drug dependant.
Across the world millions of people are suffering from serious issues that would make our lives intolerable but these people survive because they have spiritual strengths that carry them forward.
The purpose of this letter is multifaceted since it is to convey the message that no matter how bad things become, there is always light at the end of every tunnel because the Creator is merciful. Thus no matter what happens or how bad we think the situation is, that moment and that day of horror will end and another day will bring something better.
What is important to note is that those who God loves, God tests often? Look at Jesus the Messiah, son of Mary. He was persecuted for speaking the truth and asking for justice for the oppressed and wanting a better life for people. Similarly Muhammed the son of Amina told the wealthy in Mecca to stop being cruel and to worship one God and they tried to kill him. Jesus and Muhammed did not ask for wealth or title/power but simply spoke about truth and justice yet they were heavily persecuted.
So, when we take everything into context, sometimes it’s important that we remind each other to thank God almighty and each other for making life easier and so on. Not everything or moment in life must, out of necessity be an adventure. Sometimes it’s okay to be grateful for the little things.
Sometimes being bored or just being okay, is okay. Sometimes just thanking God that we can walk and talk, eat and sleep without medication, free of pain is enough to be grateful for and say thanks.
Cllr Yagyah Adams
Cape Muslim Congress