The day started with me waking to check my phone only to find a text telling me something happened. An accident somewhere outside my previous school ( SMK Batu Lintang ) where someone I knew slipped and fell into a storm drain which had strong currents due to the flood. Immediately I got up trying to remember who she was and of course, I was really shocked when that person was someone I knew. Checked facebook and of course, there were 'reports' going on about the incident. Immediately, my mind relapsed into 'prayer' mode just praying that the victims would be alright. Checking facebook I was really touched/impressed with the groups who were immediately starting up vigils/prayers to pray for the two.
What I found intriguing was what I did when I found out about the accident. As I learnt about the accident, I started to notice my Bible sitting at the corner of my table, untouched after weeks not noticing it till I learnt about the the accident. Like they say 'One only looks for Him when bad things happen'. Then again, this was already on my mind for the past few months and only when this incident happened that I began to actually reflect on what was said. Not only that, another thought popped into my head when I saw people blaming God for this tragedy, mocking Him saying that He was cruel and all that for this.So then, this is for everyone.
Do not hate God when bad things happen. Do not blame Him. Have faith in Him.
Then, later at night, I was very much disgusted by this 'Jonathan John Chin' guy who was criticising the victims of the accident that happened and of course, there was an uproar going about where people threatened to 'beat him up' if the saw him or anything. Of course, he apologized but then again, I don't think that settles anything. You can't take back the words you've said about those innocent victims you criticised. I really wonder what's gonna happen to him. And oh btw, I was one of those people who had intentions of breaking his leg if I ever did see him. Seriously? Who on earth goes on criticising others when they've done nothing to you. Again, I figured this was his plea for attention trying to get others to look at him. One word. Pathetic. But I guess what goes around comes around. You said it, you're gonna get it ;)
So yeah, Kho Ying Qi and Herman Sihas, my heart goes out to you and I pray, I hope, you're alright out there somewhere. My prayers go out to those affected by this tragedy.
When all is lost, Faith, Hope and Love always remains.
To the victims, especially, Kho Ying Qi, I may have
only known you for a little bit and all but be rest assured, everyone's doing their best to get you home. Someone as joyful and funny as you should never have to go through this. Please, please be safe. Your loved ones are waiting for you.
A song for all those doing their parts to get things right : Switchfoot - We are one tonight.
Intro G, D, Em7, C2 Em7 I'll rise C I'll fall Em7 C2 I'll fail you all Em C We built these cities to stand so tall Em7 C2 We've lost our walls D Em7 C2 I don't want to lose it, coming down With the whole world upside-down D Em7 C2 I don't have a soul to trust in now With the whole world upside-down
Chorus : G D Em7 We are one, tonight! C2 And we're singing it out! G D Em7 We are one, tonight! C2 And we're dreaming out loud! G D Em7 And the world is flawed C2 But these scars will heal G D Em7 We are one, tonight! C2 Tonight! G D Em7 C2 Tonight! Em7 Two eyes C One tongue Em7 I've come C2 Undone Em7 I'm no victim C I paid these dues Em7 C2 I came to lose D Em7 C2 I don't want to fight about it now With the whole world upside-down D Em7 C2 I don't have a soul to trust in, now With the whole world upside-down Chorus D Em7 C2 I don't want to lose a common ground With the whole world upside-down D Em7 C2 I don't want to fight about it now And the world was burning out G Let's slow the evening down D Slow it down Em7 C2 Slow down G Please slow down D Down Em7 Down C2 The stars are comin' out!
Chorus
As Always,
Adrian x)
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