We all want something...prosperity of some sort, success, happiness, etc... Our patience to get to that point can be short as our dreams of reaching our goals begin to take over reality and reality becomes an obstacle that can sometimes be overwhelming. Somewhere in the back of our minds, if we'll just listen is a small, steady voice guiding us and cheering us to the next step that will bring us either closer to what we want or what will make us prosper in our own way. Are we listening?
God listens to us and knows our very souls and our deepest desires. Sometimes we are sure the desires we have at the present are the only things that can help us reach happiness in life. God knows if this is true. We simply have to listen, as well. We have to be observant.
It may be painful to start down another path after forging forward on another one for so long, but look, listen and feel. The path God is showing to you may not be the path we think we want or a path that looks like the easiest one, but if we let go and have faith, the path is where we will find what will make us happy.
Is there just one path? I don't believe there is just one path, but there is a way, depending on choices we have made in life, that can use our past, to help us in the present and move us forward in the future. What if the path seems wrong? Then look and know God is there to show you the truth. Muslims pray for God to lead them on the straight path. Know that when you are on that path that things will happen and in a way that does not require you to compromise yourself or your beliefs.
As we move towards Thanksgiving, think about and look for the things God has provided to you. Even if you are in a very difficult situation, look for the tools you have to help you make it through that situation. Whether it is a physical item or even just a coping mechanism. Think about each of these things as something provided to you to help you. When you feel nothing can go right, pull yourself towards prayer, read the Qu'ran and/or try to think of at least one thing to thank God for and give thanks for that. You may find you have many things to help you at that moment.
God is there and is guiding you towards prosperity. God hears your prayers, your thanks, your cries for help and God knows which way will lead you to the goals that will be best for your life. Keep an open mind and heart and trust that no matter the outcome, something good is waiting.
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Kelly
American Islamic Fellowship
blog@americanislamicfellowship.com
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