Give faith a fighting chance

Written by Dede Abebreser Tsonyake.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose.” (NIV) Romans 8:28

There is a saying that if problems were like shoes, immediately you remove yours, someone is ready to exchange his with yours. This African proverb means you may think you have the biggest problem until you hear someone’s problem. I had a tough first year at the university. I was miserable because I felt I had picked the most difficult course on campus. Then I was blessed to meet a church brother and a senior colleague in the same faculty. Permit me to mention his name -Mark Bekoe. Mark always wore the most infectious smile both at church and in the faculty. Mark was always smiling. Immediately you meet Mark, you will certainly have something to smile or laugh about. This kept me wondering if Mark had problems at all. Then one day, on our way back from a dinner organized by the faculty, I asked him if he had any worries? He wanted to know why I asked that question. I told him he always looked happy and I kept wondering. He laughed so long then said, he has problems of his own. He told me about some personal problems he was battling with then he added: “these and others are problems I have to deal with but I will not let those problems steal my joy away because my God will deal with them.”

After the story, I knew I had no reason at all to be miserable just because I felt the workload from my course was too much. My problem was so little compared to just a gist of Mark’s. Life burdens us with so much sometimes that we just want to give up. I am not asking you to smile when you do not want to when difficult situations arise but do not give up on the fact that all will turn out for your good. Do not let go of the faith that God will look out for your good in all situations. It is difficult, it is hard, but faith is all we have when the tough times come and we must hold on to it as tight as possible. 

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