Prayer-Fast-Job

During my first and hopefully not last prayer-fast I gained knowledge on some useful things. One that sacrificing food puts your mind in a much more clearer and peaceful place, and Two that Gandhi was a boss-man to survive that long without food! Fasting is a practice you can get used to; but practicing it in the summer and in an environment where everyone around you is sharing flavourful, exotic foods, it can appear to be a bit more complicated.

Nevertheless, my experience was an overall good one; and I had the pleasure of reading ‘The Book of Job’; among other things throughout that time. What I learnt was that the Almighty creator/Supreme being always tests us with what is most beloved to us. Why is this? Well it’s to see how faithful we are and to make sure that we do what we were created to do. We were all created for the same reason; to be sincere, close and loving with our heavenly father; to be loving to our neighbours, friends and even enemies.

The Universe/God sees and hears our hearts and knows our desires and what is pumping within our beings; therefore we must always be grateful and must always share dominion with him. We are not in control of everything, especially in divine timing and when un-pleasant situations or change arises. We need to remain steadfast, true, and positive right through our tricky periods.

According to this book of Job, our human blessings/gifts/materials may be increased or decreased at any given time. And that our occupation is our livelihood, but not our lives; we were designed perfectly to complete specific tasks and the greatest of them is living, practicing and being ‘love’. We are all one – part of the greater whole – and we must not forget that! J

Discouraging at times and a struggle always to remain positive, as even Job complained effortlessly during his low moments; but we should not compare ourselves with others; life is not a race and the sooner we let go of the negative things of our past, the sooner we realize that these people and situations have no power or control over our thinking and future greatness; only then can we truly hold freedom and joy that comes from the peace of mind.

What one person achieves is their achievement; what YOU achieve will always be something precisely engraved particularly to your existence here and now.  Make promises to yourself and declare what you know is the truth. My darlings, for ever and a day be thank-full – we have no right to be complaining…

Bless-up!

Jair J