alive and free

The other day, I took a moment to observe ants foraging on my balcony. Those ants didn't know there was no food up here; the place was practically spotless. Yet they carried on systematically surveying their landscape for stray crumbs.

And, I thought to myself, "If only someone could tell the ants to stop wasting their time and energy, and search somewhere else. Perhaps in the kitchen area; there was bound to be a bread crumb or two. Or maybe the living area, where a potato chip could have been left unnoticed."

Sadly there was no one, no one to tell the ants that their search was meaningless, no one to guide these ants, no one to show them where the food was. The ants were helpless - it would probably be only by chance that they would stumble upon their food.

At that point, I was thankful. I was thankful to not have to be in the position of those ants, without guidance or direction. I am thankful that I have God to show me where to go, to teach me right from wrong, to give me hope.

Unlike the ants, I have a greater purpose. Yes, the earth would still revolve round the sun and the clouds would still bring rain even if I were absent.

Yet, I find my reason to live in God. His everlasting love for me has restored me time and again. When no one else was around to support me, His still and quiet voice echoed and encouraged me. His hands protected me many a time from doing foolish things that could have harmed me - even fatally.

My God has been with me from the very beginning, but early on, I failed to realise that. And even now, at times, I still end up neglecting God. When I look back, I think of how hurt God would have felt - the one whom he lovingly created, ignoring Him, and instead giving attention to other comparatively less important issues.

Reflecting on the hectic life I live; in which the opportunity cost for each action is pretty high, I have come to realise that in actual fact, the cost of not giving God time greatly outweighs all else.

For without God, I'd just be like the ant, direction-less and clue-less. I'd be searching where there was nothing to be found, without anyone to show me the way.

..Made Free. .Made Alive..
.the Nathan.. Nic.Nathan Christian RJC Year 1. Rec. Badminton ~~SYFC - 165th~~ 17+yrs 19 Aug	We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed. Perplexed, but not in despair. Persecuted, but not abandoned by God. Struck down, but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4:8
Ants Sunday, February 28, 2010, 9:29 PM The other day, I took a moment to observe ants foraging on my balcony. Those ants didn't know there was no food up here; the place was practically spotless. Yet they carried on systematically surveying their landscape for stray crumbs. And, I thought to myself, "If only someone could tell the ants to stop wasting their time and energy, and search somewhere else. Perhaps in the kitchen area; there was bound to be a bread crumb or two. Or maybe the living area, where a potato chip could have been left unnoticed." Sadly there was no one, no one to tell the ants that their search was meaningless, no one to guide these ants, no one to show them where the food was. The ants were helpless - it would probably be only by chance that they would stumble upon their food. At that point, I was thankful. I was thankful to not have to be in the position of those ants, without guidance or direction. I am thankful that I have God to show me where to go, to teach me right from wrong, to give me hope. Unlike the ants, I have a greater purpose. Yes, the earth would still revolve round the sun and the clouds would still bring rain even if I were absent. Yet, I find my reason to live in God. His everlasting love for me has restored me time and again. When no one else was around to support me, His still and quiet voice echoed and encouraged me. His hands protected me many a time from doing foolish things that could have harmed me - even fatally. My God has been with me from the very beginning, but early on, I failed to realise that. And even now, at times, I still end up neglecting God. When I look back, I think of how hurt God would have felt - the one whom he lovingly created, ignoring Him, and instead giving attention to other comparatively less important issues. Reflecting on the hectic life I live; in which the opportunity cost for each action is pretty high, I have come to realise that in actual fact, the cost of not giving God time greatly outweighs all else. For without God, I'd just be like the ant, direction-less and clue-less. I'd be searching where there was nothing to be found, without anyone to show me the way.