Category: Faith

Last night, the fire alarm went off in our apartment.

It’s a loud alarm that makes noises and talks. It’s not the ideal thing you want to hear at like 4 in the morning when you’re trying to sleep. So I did what most would do in that situation; I lay there in bed, annoyed, until the alarms finally stopped after a few minutes, and I went back to sleep.

Luckily, there wasn’t a dangerous fire actually happening in my building, or I would have been out of luck.

Sometimes God might send us signs or “alarms” in our lives, and we ignore them or aren’t fully aware of them, the same way I treated that fire alarm.

I’ll make sure I’m truly listening to God and all of His ways of talking to me. I’ll work on evacuating the building in the middle of the night when I hear the fire alarm too. One may be easier than the other though, and it’s not the latter.

When I reflect on my life and think of all the trials and tribulations that I’ve been through, all the times of uncertainty, and any challenging moments, I realize that God was always there with me throughout the way.

Prayers that seemed unanswered were indeed answered. In the moments of uncertainty, I realize that I was being guided the entire time.

I realize that certain people were put into my life, and certain situations happened exactly when they didn’t need to.

I see all the lessons that were taught to me along the way, and I see that I got through any problems that arose.

I know I’m not special either. Everyone can feel the same way as I do if they reflect on their lives. We should use that reflection and realization that God is always with us, and use it to continue facing challenges with confidence and keeping our faith no matter what.

I love bringing my daughter to church every Sunday.

The music, lights, all the people, and the entire environment stimulate her overall cognitive and social-emotional development. Most importantly, it’s building a good foundation for her faith and relationship with God.

Some of my earliest memories are of me going to church with my mom at a very young age. I went on to spend a lot of my adolescent time in the church.

I’m grateful for this because it built a good foundation for me, something that has helped me time and time again throughout my life. It helped shape who I am, my morals, my values, and my character. The teachings from the Bible got me through many trials, tribulations, and times of uncertainty. It’s a blessing to be able to do the same things for my daughter now.

Make sure you are putting yourself and those around you in environments that allow you all to grow into something beneficial and something you’re proud of. Every church visit (or anywhere else you choose to go) matters.

What is the one thing in life that truly brings you a sense of purpose and fulfillment?

For me, it’s helping others. I have always loved serving others, just as Jesus did and as we are all called to do.

Each of us possesses unique gifts, talents, and skills, and it is important to utilize them in assisting others. Success can be found in helping others, as it often forms the basis of many jobs and businesses—identifying problems and providing solutions.

The principle of “to whom much is given, much is required” resonates with me deeply. I have been fortunate to receive numerous blessings, acquire valuable lessons, and develop skills that can benefit others. Thus, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to give back in any way possible.

I firmly believe that happiness and fulfillment lie in helping others, whether it involves simple acts of kindness like holding a door or more significant endeavors. Ensuring that our life’s purpose revolves around assisting others is crucial.