Monday, May 15, 2006
Q: Why are we frustrated?
A: Things are not going according to our expectations
The problem with us is that we harbour expectations over every single thing we do, be it subconsciously or consciously. Take a simple example, in a project, we get frustrated because deadlines are not met. But the real reason why we are frustrated is because WE WANT deadlines met. The problem is not with the deadline, but ourselves, our desire to fulfill the deadline. The world has blurred our vision such that unimportant things become important, if we don’t care, we are the abnormal ones, so we must care. If we don’t care, we are either too carefree (thus facing the wrath of our fellow friends) or we will suffer some form of punishment (getting scolded for not handing work on the deadline).
But the truth is, do we need to care? In this polluted world, facts and lies have been weaven together so well, that sometimes we just get confused.
May I remind anyone who is reading this that, God already has a plan for us? No matter what happens, it is the best that could happen. Don’t we always want the best? Isn’t that where expectations build from? A desire to want the best? The ACS motto says the best is yet to be, but I beg to differ this time round though I am an ACsian. The best is already here. It’s already living in our hearts.
It’s the Lord Jesus Christ.
Are we God? Then why do we need everything in OUR plan? Did we forget that we are part of GOD’S plan?
Easy said, hard to be done.
Time to lay down all expectations at the cross once again.
Innocence
10:07 PM
