Trusting the Process and Finding Hope in Life's Trials | by Mou Chakraborty

I have always felt God’s presence and hope throughout the hard times in my life which has given me the courage to persevere. I am also thankful for all the blessings I have till now received by him and from my parents. Because without it, I would be nothing. Nevertheless, I pray that no matter what circumstances I encounter, I never forget to call upon God.

It is true that in times when we find ourselves in difficult situations, we think that everything is over and we cannot do anything to help us in our current situation and in times like those we often look for immediate solutions so that, we do not have to deal with the problem. When we do not get the immediate solution therefore we often become frustrated. And this is the crucial time actually when we need strong connection with God because if our believe is not strong enough that time then negativity can grab us easily. However, over time we have come to realize that God has a plan for each of us that we may not understand in this moment but will eventually reveal itself as time goes on. When we think we’ve hit rock bottom and feel like it’s the end that does not necessarily have to be true all the time. Because God knows our limits and understands how much we can endure. Moreover, He is there to help us when we truly feel backed into a corner and in that very moment, new doors of hope opened that we never imagined possible. I can say this with confidence based on my personal experience.

I remember my hardships which I faced in early 2022. I had to resign from my job after having a terrible experience with COVID-19. After resigning from there I found myself in a very tough spot as we all know how much exhausting job seeking can be in our country. Despite my efforts, I almost secured positions with two different companies but both opportunities fell through at the last minute somehow. And there were times when I thought my career dreams were over. It was really depressing and I felt helpless by so many external pressures. I held onto my faith yet, amidst all the darkness. After surviving those difficult times, I got a confirmation call for a job on January 3, 2022, and it has been my anchor ever since. Looking back, I notice that the month before getting that call was very difficult phase of my life which I would like not to remember. But maybe God was preparing me for the good that was yet to come during that time of suffering. I've been in this position for exactly two years today, January 5, 2025 and I can look back on how far I've come. I have learnt to dream larger and have gained significant knowledge over the last two years. I am grateful to God for helping me endure not only this particular journey but also the challenges in my personal life. I am sure, I am not traveling this path alone; many individuals encounter their own challenges yet they persevere because of their strong faith in God.

I've witnessed many individuals suffer in life, but one individual in particular stands out to me who is one of my close friend and I should talk about her. Even though she was always a great student in university yet she is still putting a lot of effort into pursuing her ideal career. I have personally seen her trials. Although she continues to face hardships, I respect her patience. To be very honest, I doubt I could have handled it with the same grace that she does. I think that God has a purpose for her just as He does for all of us, even though the causes of her struggles are yet unknown. What has always amazed me is that she has never lost her trust in God, the Creator, no matter how difficult circumstances get. And I really think that our ability to persevere through difficulties is a result of how strongly we are connected to God.

In end, I genuinely think that how we handle life's obstacles depends on how strongly we are connected to God. Keeping that faith may help us endure and grow no matter how bad things come up. I keep thinking as I go along that God’s plans for us are often greater than we can imagine. Therefore, let's keep our faith, have high dreams, and have confidence that we are never really alone in our trials we face.

?

?

?

?

?

?

?

?