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Lately, I’ve witnessed several circumstances that didn’t really make sense. It was the age-old question – “Where is God when good people suffer?” Brought home all the more clearly when someone close to you is being put through the wringer! So where was He in all the confusion, chaos and pain? Why didn’t He step in and change their situation? Surprisingly, it was only I, on the outside, who was plagued by these questions. Those in turmoil had a deep joy and strength that was and is carrying them through. A peace that truly passes all understanding! They seemed to be having a closer walk with the Father. It was amazing that they were handling things so well, but as I looked on, I still wondered... I knew He is a good God, but... I knew He is faithful, but... I knew I should trust Him, but... And the list went on. Until He stopped my train of thought and said, “That’s where faith comes in.” As someone so clearly declared, “Faith is not an effort, a striving, a ceaseless seeking, as ...

Every once in a while, I find that I need to apologise for being a procrastinator! And this is one of those embarrassing moments! Given the fact that I had such a wonderful list of books to read, it's quite surprising that I've managed to get embroiled in this mess again! But for what it's worth, here goes - My apologies for having fallen way, way behind in my reading; well, reading the books on the list anyway! In the last month I've actually been reading a whole lot of other stuff that wasn't even on the list! Woe is me for having the attention span of a two-year-old! Also easy access to Flipkart doesn't really help either! So here's what I've been reading - The Ape Who Guards The Balance by Elizabeth Peters The Copenhagen Connection by Elizabeth Peters If by Amy Carmichael My Life And Hard Times by James Thurber Broken by Karin Slaughter Perhaps I should just state once and for all that my reading list, far from getting done is probably going...

So I stand at the threshold of another crossroad. And I find myself struggling with this new avenue. I want to jump up and fight for my rights. I’m fearful of the future. Worst case scenarios crowd my mind and I feel life slipping out of my control. Fear and anger take over and I righteously claim mine. I’m protecting what belongs to me – so I can’t be wrong, right? Then why is there no peace? Only fear and worry? “Lord”, I pray, half-heartedly. “Why are You asking me to do this? It’s unfair!” Deep down, I don’t really want any answers. Just a good fight and a chance to claim my just dues and be proved right! But thankfully He loves me too much to leave me in misery. “ Seek Me and live *,” He said. “How Lord,” I cried. “What should I do?” So He led me to this passage from the book Gold By Moonlight by Amy Carmichael. Based on the verse below, this is what she writes – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in t...