One Second, One Prayer, One Day

“People kill to live in such an area” I had heard. 1.3 kms away from the sea, “Hmmmm I was lucky” I said. Or that was what I thought until that happened. North eastern Japan , the land of the rising sun had sunk into the sea. A booming economy, ultramodern technology, earthquake resistant structures, destroyed by mother nature.

A beautiful afternoon, a normal day, people at work and children at play, but nature had its own different play. Earthquakes are common, tremors every day , volcanoes all around but still they stand brave, ready to face things that come their way. And so it came the first quake , a highest 9 on the Richter scale. Glasses broken, skyscrapers moving, offices shaken and the earth’s tectonic plate had shifted base. In a few minutes the exterior was completely shattered , but what was beneath had a different story to tell.

And so the wave started moving from its epicenter, like a lion waiting to devour its prey. Giving the brave people of Japan just 6 minutes to prepare themselves. What would we have done if we had a 6 minutes to plan our lives? To change our lives? To save our lives? Police cars were all over the coast warning the people to move to higher ground. Some moved , some didn’t, some stood and watched. The first wave hit the coast at a height of 24ft (4 times the height of a normal 6 footer). The water gushing in moved everything, right from the widest flyovers scraping through the fields to the tallest buildings down to debris. A death toll rising every day, a 60 yr old man’s survival by holding on to the roof of his house,a bunch of 6 yr olds without their loved ones. A booming economy, ultra modern technology , earthquake resistant structures, none of which could help them.

Nothing else that we have been watching on TV other than the news , but what do we see? What do I see? I see myself , a coward. Unlike the Japanese who fight the fear of earthquakes and death every day, I would have died of fear in the first place. I see the people of Japan fighting nature back with their strong nature and “CAN DO ANYTHING” attitude, whereas I have a “CANT DO” attitude. I see the country of Japan facing something as bad as the world war II but still stand so tall than anybody else in the whole wide world. I see Japan having 275 aftershocks, volcano eruption, nuclear explosion , cornered from all end calling out to me for help. And me, I sit here in front of the computer, fighting my emotions just to know how to save them.

I know at this point, there are millions out there who feel exactly the same way as I do. And I know we would all have one question in mind. “Why should such things happen?”. The truth is I do not know the answer to it. But I do know this. That GOD has left you and me in this world alive for a reason, for a purpose. The purpose can be very small, like to say a small little prayer for Japan, or even a big one that can not only change the lives around us but the whole world. So you are not lucky to be alive but only “Blessed” by HIS grace and mercy, for HIS purpose.

In 2004, Chennai saw the repercussions of a huge earthquake whose epicenter was at Sumatra. And for the kind of strong tremors we felt, If GOD willed , we all could have been long gone just like our people at Japan. The same sea, the same tsunami, the same cause. Why? What if the epicenter was so close to Chennai like it was to Sendai? Where would Chennai be? But we live, still live a full life, a blessed life. Having the luxuries of a computer, the internet reading a blog or facebook chat. Under a roof, warm temperature, clothes to wear, food to eat. But is that what a blessed life is? Just having everything you want in life? The LORD created the whole universe, the whole world, all the countries , all the people. Then why is HE so mindful of you that you are alive , reading this page this moment? Just so you can enjoy all HIS blessings? Yes. And the answer is NO as well… GOD does not want us to just receive blessings but to be a blessing to someone today. To close our eyes and pray for one person in Japan today. To do something for a person suffering next door. To feel compassion for the children of Somalia. To fight for women suffering for their rights. To fulfill one purpose for which you were created, every single day you live. To pray a prayer for one second, for one person, one day

To my fellow humans created by my Heavenly Father going through struggles all over the world,

I do not know you. I do not know what you are going through. I see you. I see your in pain. This second I pray that GOD be with you and grant you the peace that passeth all understanding. Turn to HIM, and HE will make you strong to face life’s earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, and every single problem. May I be a blessing to you today, so you can be a blessing to someone else tomorrow. BLESS AND BE BLESSED. In CHRIST’s name.

To my Mom, On her 49th Birthday

A year Older and yet so young
Born on the 11th of January 1963,yet another beautiful creation.A precious third daughter to her parents.Full of life,very bright, absolutely colorful and as energetic as she can be.She grew up to be this tall,slim, very beautiful woman with poise and elegance.She was the apple of her father's eye,but now it was time to let her go.She married a handsome young man.Her dreams had finally come true.A life she had always looked forward to.The perfect husband,perfect house,beautiful little girl just like her and one more on the way. But things had to change.Completely shook her up. Overnight,She went on to become the woman of the house.But she accepted the role with grace and embraced it.she taught her children that,Not her confidence,nor her strength,or education,but her faith in her HEAVENLY FATHER made her well.She gave up all the luxuries in the world so her daughters can have them all.She gave up all her desires to give her daughters can fulfil theirs.She gave up her food when they were hungry.She took a government bus so she can give her princesses the luxuries of an auto. She never bought a single saree for herself for years so her daughters can dress the way the want.She went through all the pains in life, right from their birth,at the end to gain nothing for herself out of it.She taught them GOD.She taught them HIS love.She disciplined them.She taught them problems and made sure they fought them in real life.She moulded them to be the one,GOD wanted them to be. She made them a winner just like her.This beautiful angel is my mother, my GUARDIAN angel. Today she turns a year older. Happy birthday ma. I love u:-)

Myself, Me and I

People call me dark. I say I am fearfully and wonderfully made. They say i am fat. I say my GOD supplies all my needs according to HIS riches and glory. They say i can never take life seriously. I say I have cast all my burdens upon HIM for HE careth for me. They say i have an attitude. I say A thousand may fall at my side, ten thousand on my right hand, but it shall not approach me. They say i am very clear in what i want. I say My LORD leadeth me by HIS right hand. They say I am very lucky. I say my Father is the creator of the Whole universe. Whatever people say about me, good or bad, its the LORD'S doing. When people say good about me i see how MY HEAVENLY FATHER has changed me. When they speak bad of me, i see what MY HEAVENLY FATHER wants me to be. I am thankful to GOD for what i am today and everything I will be. All glory, laud and honor to HIM.