It’s 2022. People in our lives come and go – some with good intention, others with evil plan and scheme; some temporary, others for good. That’s life.
Since the pandemic, everyday is a challenge. One has to cope with what is allowed and what is proscribed; what is available and what is lacking – a test of character and spirit. We as a people are known for resiliency and faith in God but that is not enough. Faith without work is dead (James 2:26). We ought to work to survive. We cannot simply sit in a corner or stay in the open field with a basket and wait for manna to fall. Those times are over.
With the pandemic still looming around, we need to be resourceful and careful at the same time with the people we love around us. It is so comforting to go to bed and wake up knowing that your partner and your kids are there with you supportive of whatever you will do for the day. I lost my kids in the prime of their youth and my partner chose to live in another country but I still consider myself blessed because I was left with healthy, wise and beautiful grandchildren who make me laugh and live for another day.
This 2022, I am: letting go of what’s gone; feeling grateful for what remains; and moving on and looking forward to what’s in store for me in the days to come. God is good and I know He is with me every step of the way. He is great and would not allow toxic people to destroy my character. He is just and would render justice to those who did me wrong. Yes, I’ve seen it many times in my life how God works in mysterious ways. All I need to do is be still and know that He is God (Psalm 46:10).
Many years ago, I had a lengthy legal battle with four judges of the RTC who all conspired to rob me of my position so they can give it to somebody else. I was then a widow with two minor kids and with no one to turn to except God. Everyday I would pray and call unto Him to end the battle because it was physically and financially exhaustive. I suffered for a while – sleepless nights, wounded feelings, mental anguish and besmirched reputation. I made it a point to invoke what He said in the Holy Scriptures to “hurt not the orphans and the widow for if you do, and they cry unto me, I will surely hear their cry.” True to His promise, I won the battle with a big bang and all the four are now resting in peace six feet below the ground.
Today, some people are still hurting me emotionally but I am not bothered. God is the same yesterday, today, tomorrow and forever (Heb. 13:6) so I am confident He will hear my cry once more.
Melinda Bagsic Evangelista
I was born to write and I believe that’s my calling. I love writing because it brings me to the realm exclusively of mine. It is also my opinion that “immortality” can be achieved not by searching for the Holy Grail and drinking from it but by living your life worth-writing or writing something worth-reading. Since I cannot promise you a life worth-writing, I keep myself busy writing something worth-reading. I am thankful to God for giving me the talent and skill to see life in different perspectives not seen by many and the courage to share it to my readers. This first ever Tutubi Digital News Magazine is a perfect avenue to bring you the many facets of life that you can ponder upon in this time of the pandemic. Enjoy reading all the articles.
