lifes

The first time I learned to play badminton, what fascinated me the most is when people hit smash really hard and ends the rally. From there I build a mindset to learn how to hit as hard as I can to end the rally. If possible, one hit and it all ends. I realize that's where my problem relies on, to think that there's one quick solution for every problem. Just one hit and all done, but after I explore more into the game, I realize that it won't work all the time. I also won't grow and learn other aspect of the game.

That's the same thing with my life, I used to think that for every problem I just cried out to God and everything will be done in instant. But apparently I'm wrong,  after learning from Him many times. I learned that whenever one problem solved in instant, I didn't gained anything from it. I didn't learn something new. Lately, all of the storm coming in my life, heavier storm, tougher task and almost impossible object. There isn't anymore one hit and all problem finish. All that exist now is that problems keep occurring in life, some stayed for quite some time and throughout this time God teach me to keep strong. When problems solved in instant, I developed a security feeling for myself, it's no longer faith. But when I feel insecure for long time like right now (because of problems), I don't know where else I can stand other than God's promise. It's very tough to see through the eyes of faith since we can't see anything physically but one thing I learned is only believe in Him and sing praise. just like the song:

Praise you in the storms

By casting crowns

I was sure by now,God, that You would have reached down 

and wiped our tears away, 

stepped in and saved the day. 

But once again, I say amen 

and it's still raining 

as the thunder rolls 

I barely hear You whisper through the rain, 

"I'm with you"

and as Your mercy falls 

I raise my hands and praise 

the God who gives and takes away. 

Chorus: 

And I'll praise you in this storm 

and I will lift my hands 

for You are who You are 

no matter where I am 

and every tear I've cried 

You hold in your hand 

You never left my side 

and though my heart is torn 

I will praise You in this storm 

I remember when I stumbled in the wind 

You heard my cry to You

and raised me up again 

my strength is almost gone how can I carry on 

if I can't find You 

and as the thunder rolls 

I barely hear You whisper through the rain 

"I'm with you"

and as Your mercy falls 

I raise my hands and praise 

the God who gives and takes away 

I lift my eyes onto the hills 

where does my help come from? 

My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth 

I lift my eyes onto the hills 

where does my help come from? 

My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth 

“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10)