It’s the other way around

I often told myself what is the point of praying since I am still like this. But it is the other way around. Think again. If we wash something and the dirts do not come off, do we say what is the point of washing? Wouldn’t we wash more until the dirts come off? Likewise, wouldn’t I want to pray even more in times like this?

Yes, the desire to pray maybe less. But remember that Jesus asks us to bring anything in prayer. So one small action to trust Him is to pray.

Secondly is to be thankful. In times like this, it is even more important to count the blessings. So let’s remember three things from today. First, I managed to take the courage to leave early from the office despite coming late today. Second is the chance to eat nice kungpao chicken with cashew at home. Third is to be able to spend time with my wife and daughter today.

Yes, the feelings are still difficult. And it is not easy to come up with strategies when I even are struggling to survive. But remember that it’s the other way around. When things don’t work, pray, read the Bible, give thanks even more. Things may not change immediately, but those are the right things.