Life is not a dream lived on wishful lane
Where fantasy fans fancies to fulfillment
As we stretch on beds of lethargy
Careless of who and what comes and goes.
Life keeps us awake; on our feet, on our back
Life won’t turn up same though similar:
Surprises, from minute to the mega.
Life consists of good and bad
Life is filled with ups and downs
Of likes and hates, tears and fears
Of joys and laughter we’re thrilled to tell
Of failures that confirm our humanity
Of disappointments that keep us humble
Of miracles adorning daily survival.
Life is not only when we feel good
In the wake of mind blowing wonders
Life is a whole package of sunrise and sunsets
Of falls and springs, from summer to winter
Of dawns and dusks, its shame and glory.
Life is not just about what we choose and prize
The highs and lows, the thick and thin
All marry to give life a real definition.
Life is a gift from the Maker and Giver who Himself is Life eternal. And life on earth is perishable because it lasts only for a while. Bearing this in mind, how should we live? Enjoy today for tomorrow we die? Hide this gift so we don’t misuse and lose it? That reminds me of the story of the rich Man who handed gifts to His servants before He undertook a long journey. On His return, He called each servant to account. Those daring enough to use the gifts despite the risks were richly rewarded. However, the gentleman, who was too scared to use or lose the gift, lost it all.
What are you afraid of losing? I have learned that until we confront our fears, we will always cower behind them. Until we overcome our biggest fears, we are not qualified for the ultimate victory. Running and hiding doesn’t extinguish our fears. Instead, it feeds them and prolongs the torture. A fearful heart leads a very inferior life. Life has been given for our enjoyment not endurance. Enjoyment goes with fulfilment: when we find why we are alive and invest nothing less than our best into it, life won’t be easier but it will definitely be richer and more rewarding.
Whatever we do, let us not forget that life is a gift from God. Every day is an adventure we must embrace with faith and courage. There is no easy life anywhere for anyone. Claims to easy life is a phantom, a shadow that can’t be touched or reached. Life comes with challenges and success emerges as we learn to conquer one challenge after the other.
While we accept and enjoy events that we esteem as good, let us not be quick to write off the ones that are not to our liking because in it and through it all, God has provided the means for us to learn and to grow into the fullness of who we were created to be, to fulfil the purpose for our lives. That is why in all things, we give thanks and keep moving. No, don’t quit though it is tough. Don’t stop though you are hurting. For as many times as you fall, rise again and keep moving, keep learning, keep growing because to the living, there is hope. May you enjoy the life that Abba has given you!
Glory!