Beyond the self
May 15th, 2008 by Yvonne
Sigmund Freud called it the death instinct, which refers to detrimental and destructive behavior. But sometimes, bad things happen beyond our control. Pastors say it’s the devil working to destroy God’s people, some say it’s ancestral sin! I subscribe to a belief, that bad things happen to build our character and teach us important lessons.
But two natural disasters in a month overwhelms, not only for victims whose homes were wrecked, but the heart of bystanders like me. Already, prices are skyrocketing. Political injustice bites, war and famine crying for relief. Now we have earthquakes and Cyclones too. Global Warming.
God must be reminding us, His self-absorbed children, consumed with pleasures of the flesh, with pop culture, and worldly pleasures. Look, He said, My people are in pain. Can you still chew a hamburger, remain sitting by and watch?
I am overwhelmed with grief, and desire to call for change.
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May 15th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Well, God does not cause any of these cyclones, global warming and other natural disasters to remind us of Himself.
However, you as a good person, are surely reminding us of the suffering due to these disasters!
Thanks for the reminder, Yvonne.
Btw, what’s the ‘change’ you have in mind?
May 16th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Richard: Thanks for commenting. I want to inspire others to think beyond the self. And I’m already planning for it.
May 18th, 2008 at 1:09 am
..you are planning for it?
I am intrigued!
How does one inspire others to think beyond their selves?
What is your plan?
:O)
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:41 pm
yea.. i agree that God does not and will never put disasters into our lives.. God is just allow this happen sometimes.. i believe this is a challenge that God wants to put in our lives.. to build a stronger us..