Catherine Lim, one of our local star writers, contributes verses to Today on a daily basis. There are two sections. Amuses is for limericks-cum-parodies and Muses is for more serious and thought-provoking issues like politics and society.
A recent poem from the Muses section explicates the workings of God to His human followers. It rings true with me since He plays a very important part in my life.
Says God: 'I don't mean to be petty
But an issue I must address
Why do you people come to me
Only when you're in great distress?
In misfortunes and catastrophes
But not in prosperity and wealth
When illness and death come calling
But not when you are in good health.
Even I have my sensitivities
I think you have to make amends
And not continue to believe
That I exist to serve your ends.'
I'm guilty of this and if I had to choose a metaphor to describe my perception of God, it would be a magician. I ask him for my heart's desires. However, my relationship with God has now graduated to one of friendship. He's the only friend who won't let you down. As long as it's a human, he or she will let you down. There's always a first time for it. He's the only one who truly understands your deepest and darkest feelings without mocking them.
Many a time, I do forget that He has feelings too. He was a human before. Even as God, He has unending love. Isn't that a feeling? Just as we receive from Him, we've to give to Him as well. We've to give Him our gratitude, praise, adoration, worship, reverence, love and all that He truly deserves.
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