The Day of the Lord will come as a Thief comes at night

We hear people say, "It's not about the money.."

But you know what, for a child who hasn't gotten a decent meal, who lives in a shabby tent, who cant afford good clothes and can't go to school, It IS about the money. I've come to realise. It's easy for rich people to say. Would you say it if you had 50 paise in your pocket and no where to live? A thought to ponder about.

I was travelling by train to Bangalore to visit my sister. We were almost near the contonement station when i looked out my window and saw the most saddening sight. A sight i don't think i would have been able to live through. The train tracks were at a higher level and down below there were these blue and brown tents, tyres, shabby clothes, a vessel or two and a few kids running around amidst the dirt.

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It was like i was an alien entering a new land and discovering new things on this strange planet.And this alien me, told my Mom and Dad, "My God, how can anyone live like this? " My Dad replied, "It's tough. It's very difficult to rise up from nothing."

I was dumbstruck.
I now respect my Dad and Mom even more. They work so hard to support our family.It's moments like these when i think i'm truely blessed.
Give to others whatever you have. What do you gain by hoarding your treasures? It would benefit someone else a lot more if you could just soften your hearts and give.

Another thing i was thinking about.
If you see a beggar on the road, would you feel love? Would you try to help or is this a status issue? Begging is a sin but not giving when you have,is a greater sin. Would your friends mock you? Well its about time you realised who your friends are. What if you were broke one day and had to beg? Do we love ourselves more? Do we consider ourselves greater because we have money? Arent we more immature? Arent we the ones without love? Arent we turning down an opportunity to help someone?

Can you love your enemies? Can you imagine praying for them? It says so in the Bible.Pray for your enemies and even those who persecute you. When i first read that, i was thinking. "WHAT?" But yes. They are the ones that need your prayers the most. They are the ones who are insecure.They are the ones who have issues.

How can i be a better person? How can i help?
The answer is Jesus.
Who is Jesus? Why did he come down on Earth? Why did he die for us? Why am i here? What is my purpose? Why do some people have to struggle more? Why do some people have to pursue happiness? Why is it gifted to some? Why am i righteous? Why does the bible say so to those who believe? Why am i born again?

My Grandfather once asked me if i was born again. I immediately replied. "Of course." His smile told me that i
was right.
I don't know what made me say it but thats what i said. Now i believe i am. It says so in the bible. It also very clearly says that in the end of time, good will reign over evil.
The book of revelations is written by St. John. A visionary. The entire book talks about the last days. How satan is defeated. Yet people choose the evil side. Maybe because of their ignorance or maybe because they want to challenge the truth.

All you have to do is choose. Good vs Evil.
What is your choice?

The title is quoted from 1 Thessalonians 5 :2