Choose the role of the hero instead of playing the victim card !!!

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Nobody is born a victim, it’s we who, over a period of time, succumb to situations and choose instead to play the victim because we find it easier. It suits us to carry the victim tag because we don’t want to come out of our comfort zone by taking on responsibilities. This, however, does not include those for whom life has been unfair by heaping impossible situations- my heart goes out to them and hope that God showers His mercies on them; may their troubles become small. My request is to those who are in a position to make a difference; they should choose the role of the hero instead of playing the victim card. Don’t be afraid of difficulties, hardships and unfair situations. Tackle them head on. God has blessed you with power use it and leave a mark.
~Latika Teotia

My prayer for today !!!

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O God please shower your blessings in abundance on everyone and make each one of us experience the presence of your unconditional love. Draw us closer to you and help us build a living relationship with you in this life itself. May each one of us accept the life that you have gifted to us and make the best of it. May we should always be willing to change and have a positive perspective. May we be a blessing to others and always be peaceful on purpose. ~Latika Teotia

What is God trying to tell you lately?

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God keeps sending messages through the Universe, through His Angels and through a million different ways. Be open, look around and you will not only see but also hear what He has to convey. Listen to everything, not only to the good things but even to the uncomfortable ones- including criticism, harsh truths of life and so on. If you are willing as well as open He will find ways to tell you exactly what is meant for you and guide you on to the chosen path. ~Latika Teotia

Always in gratitude !!!

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O Lord I thank Thee for this wonderful body which by itself is a miracle.
Thank you for this wonderful heart which beats day in and day out without rest with nary a complaint.

Thank you for this beautiful mind which makes me understand Thee and notice Thy hand in everything.

Thank you for these sturdy legs which take me from place to place enjoying Thy gifts.

Thank you for these strong hands which I can use to uplift others.

Thank you for these reliable shoulders on which others can lean and I can use for comforting them.

Thank you for these beautiful eyes which make it possible to see your miracles every day.

And above all, O Lord, thank you for this wonderful gift of life.

May I continue to follow the path shown by You and may I continue to serve Thee till my last breath.  ~Latika Teotia

Do you compare yourself with others ???

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When in doubt, look inwards and honestly count your blessings. We often grumble when things go wrong or when we get hurt. We are prone to crib about what we don’t have and forget to see what we already have. Comparing yourself with the good fortune of others is bound to bring a lot of misery in its wake. If you really want to get into that comparison mood then compare yourself with those who are less fortunate. A man who had just lost his job was sitting dejectedly in his balcony and watching people pass by when his eyes fell on a beggar who was rummaging through garbage for some food. The man in the balcony felt happy that at least he had enough to eat and was not reduced to what the beggar was doing. The beggar saw a one legged man who was hobbling around on crutches and felt happy that he had all his limbs intact. The one legged man saw a man being taken in a wheel chair and counted himself fortunate that he could at least move around on his own. The man in the wheel chair saw a hearse taking away a dead body and thanked God that he was alive. ~Latika Teotia

Practice gratitude and remember that there are still things to be thankful for !!!

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Even though we keep talking about counting our blessings, looking at brighter side of things, being positive and so on, do we really practice them when things fall apart at the seams? That is the time we crib and grumble the most. “Why me? Why this? Why that?” and so on are the questions uppermost in our minds. That is the time to remember God’s innumerable mercies and Blessings showered on us in the past. That is the time to practice what you have been saying so many times. Rekindle your faith and Hold on to Him. Remember that there are still things to be thankful for. ~Latika Teotia

Life is not just about rushing through. It’s also about taking a break !!!

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God’s simple Blessings are nothing short of miracles. That rain drop trapped in a leaf, that glistening dew drop which has just caught the first rays of a new born sun, that sweet song of the Nightingale, those beautiful woolly clouds with their unique designs (have you ever noticed that clouds never make the same design twice- and we humans struggle to draw something new or write something unique), the pit pit patter of the rain creating a music of its own. These are but some of His Blessings that make me look up in awe at our Creator. So caught up are we in our daily lives with our monotonous routine that we fail to notice the millions of miracles happening all around us. Pause. Look around. Notice. Feel. ~Latika Teotia

Look for the silver lining and thank the Lord for what you have !!!

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Difficult times always make us realize the true value of good times. Only a hungry person can appreciate the taste of a loaf of bread- however hard and old that loaf may be. Only a homeless person can truly appreciate the value of a roof over the head- even if it’s in an old unpainted building. Only the blind can appreciate the true value of sight- even if it’s hazy. And so on. So problems and difficulties teach us to better appreciate the good times. They are very important or else our lives would be partial.

God is ALWAYS with us; never think, even in your wildest dreams, that He can ever forsake us. If you have been through only good times, you may have forgotten Him, because you were too busy celebrating and enjoying life. He was always there watching over you and keeping you out of harm’s way. It is only during your difficult times that you turn to Him. When things get out of hand you started cribbing and complaining that He has left you to the wolves. No, that’s not true; He was and is always there by your side. He’s now busy solving your problems and showing you a way out of the mess you are in. It is, perhaps, His way of showing the other side of life; of making you realize that things do go wrong and sunshine as well as rain should be taken in your stride. He sends rain to you to make you appreciate the warmth of sunny days. He puts you through difficult times to teach you the value of good times. It’s His way of teaching you to see the silver lining. You will not crib about the huge electricity bill, because you are earning enough to afford a good house with lights and heating gadgets to keep it warm. You will not feel irritated with the out of tune singer in the row behind you because it means that you can hear well. You will not feel miffed with your daughter for having dropped coffee on your clothes, because it means you have a family to come home to.

Appreciate what you have and thank the Lord for all that He has given you instead of crying for what you don’t have. ~Latika Teotia