Some of you may remember Mr Bristol from one of my previous posts. Here’s another assembly of his that I’d like to share with you. It was a story this time and I’ll try and tell it as well as I can remember:
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He was a staunch believer in God and had been so for many years. Having enjoyed a rather well to do life, with little problems there was never a time when his faith was tested, that is until the flood hit. Nothing like it had ever been seen before. The tops of some buildings could be seen sticking out of the water gasping for air but others had been completely drowned. It had become submerged under water like the lost city of Atlantis, except it wasn’t quite lost yet. Those that lived in big houses or were able to access high buildings waited on rooftops for the rescue services. He was standing at the top of his house with many other people, men and women, boys and girls and waited. A raft came by. They asked him to get on but he refused, “My God will save me.” He continued to pray for his Lord to rescue him. A little while later a small boat came to them and those people that were unable to get onto the raft left the rooftop via the boat. Once again he was asked to join them but once again he replied, “My God will save me.” When the boat left, he started praying again. After some time had elapsed a helicopter came by. It had been scanning the area looking for any remaining survivors. The helicopter sent down a ladder and the pilot spoke, “We are running out of fuel and this will be our last trip so count this your lucky day.” But the man was waiting for his God to save him and refused to climb up into the helicopter. After waiting for some time and after pleading with the man to take the chance he had, the helicopter flew away back to safety. Again, the man began to pray and it continued to rain heavily. The God he was waiting for didn’t come down from the heavens and save him. The real God tried to help him 3 times, but he never realised and did not accept that help.
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People say we should only ask God for help. After all he is the Protector, the Sustainer, the Provider and the one who created us. I disagree with that. Yes we should pray for God to help us, but like the man in the flood, we shouldn’t expect Him to come down from the heavens and hand us a tenner to pay for the shoes we want to buy, or whisper in our ears when we need help with a question in an exam, or give us a shoulder on which to cry. He sends His angels, makes things happen, or puts an idea in the mind of another person who in turn becomes your angel.
Living in a materialistic world, people tend to give great precedence to clothes that can be replaced when ripped, to laptops that can be replaced when they break down or to cars that can be replaced when they stop working. One thing that we fail to remember the importance of is the people. The family that God chose for us and the family we chose for ourselves, our friends. Once they’re gone, they won’t be coming back. They are our angels that God specially gave to us with the duty to make us laugh when we are down, to steal chips off when we are hungry, to give us a shoulder on which to cry our sorrows and to hold our hand when we are lost.
You can have all the money in the world, but the richness of love, of friendship and of family is more valuable than all that. The value of angels cannot be estimated with pieces of paper and metal.
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Title: I have a dream – West Life
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12 September 2011 at 22:27
Love the title <3
Lovely post :)
12 September 2011 at 22:30
And epic song :P
13 September 2011 at 03:37
this is a beautiful post. The man in the post was quite silly..like seriously! did he really expect God to physically come down from heaven to help him?lol
13 September 2011 at 05:07
I couldn't agree more. People don't pick up on the signs from God that He constantly surrounds us with and on top of that we complain about how God is neglecting us. you know one of the most beautiful things I have heard about God that always brings a smile to my face is, "God's love for each and everyone of us like having the love of more 70 mothers".
loved the post! x
13 September 2011 at 05:11
This is an awesome blog post dude. Your finally back after 2 weeks.
G
13 September 2011 at 05:41
*sigh*
i dont know if im just not thankful enough or im just a really bad person.
13 September 2011 at 11:15
I love how your posts are religious and don't sound too preachy at the same time. Btw, very true. Nice post :)
13 September 2011 at 13:50
I love the story. it's so true.
and it reminded me of that Shehzad roy song, Laga Rahay. the part where he says, "kuch na kar, sab kuch Allah pay chaor do. Allah hee malik hai." sarcastially.
It used to come on tv all the time and got stuck in my head for ages, but i still really like it.
13 September 2011 at 18:08
see your brain cell does work!! I remember you telling me this story & it really does amaze me you remember stuff from assemblies.
I love this story but I feel bad for the man who didn't realise he was being helped & each time refused.
Its better to be poorer & have friends and family than to be richer and have none.
People always underestimate the importance of the people who matter around us & as you said "once they're gone, they won't be coming back".
x
13 September 2011 at 19:56
So mister. You're finally back :) are you gonna go away and then come back after weeks? *wink wink* nah joking. I loved this post. Amazing as always....and as always I don't have a smartass comment or a deep and thoughtful comment. Whatever. I'm rufus you'll take what you can get :D
13 September 2011 at 22:52
I think that The Almighty works in mysterious ways and sometimes he sends people to you... so yes, we shouldn't only seek His help in that sense, because you never know who He has sent to do His work. Besides The Almighty has bestowed upon all of us knowledge and we should help each other for His sake;)
14 September 2011 at 00:39
Exactly. That was what I was thinking as I read! I'm like, "Hey dude, your God has been sending you those boat things for you to be rescued. What the heck are you waiting for!?"
When you get stuck in a terrible situation like that, and you just wait for God to literally rescue you, instead of looking around to see what you have been given. . . That's just wrong. It's like challenging your God, and there's no way that is appropriate.
Great post, Nas dude. Wish ya all the best in life!
14 September 2011 at 10:09
Haha,I loved the title!
14 September 2011 at 11:48
Wonderful post, Nas. You write beautifully :)
14 September 2011 at 13:49
Angel of Mine.. <3
14 September 2011 at 20:14
hmmm...loved this line:
The value of angels cannot be estimated with pieces of paper and metal.
Nice post as usuall....
15 September 2011 at 04:19
Thanks..............شکریہ
Nice Blog
15 September 2011 at 08:09
Good story and said it with good spirit. Nice message:-)
15 September 2011 at 13:41
Such a lovely post, as usual.
So true, Nas. Angels are everywhere.. our friends, family, even our pets. They come to our aid when we need them. Sometimes, we just pray to our God and do expect HIM to make things better for us. And we forget to appreciate and hear His message, because we forget to appreciate His angels.. the angels He has chosen for us.
"You can have all the money in the world, but the richness of love, of friendship and of family is more valuable than all that. The value of angels cannot be estimated with pieces of paper and metal." - Beautiful.
15 September 2011 at 21:22
That was sucha beautiful story!
I totally agree with you, its like how Ive heard people say with a shrug "Allah malik hai" whenever something bad/dangerous happens. Indeed Allah malik hai but that doesn't mean you go and stand in the line of fire or do something utterly stupid, Allahs also blessed you with a brain, please use it.
The last paragraph nailed it (Y)
x
-S
18 September 2011 at 00:56
Hi Nas,
This one time, I'm going to leave a rather short comment. Indeed, the value of love is priceless....
Wonderful posting and may you truly have a most peaceful and positive weekend :)
18 September 2011 at 08:58
Oh waittt ! This was, b-e-a---utiful!
There are quotes like, anyone who says money can'tt buy everything probably never had it. I think its one hundred percent a lie. There ARE indeed things money could never, ever but. One such story was narrated here too. :)
You got a new follower, you write well. :)
18 September 2011 at 11:46
I like the story of the man praying to be rescued.. He didn't actually know that God sends his answers in other ways.. That's also called a miracle...
23 September 2011 at 11:40
Nice post, and I agree with it completely.
God manifests himself in many ways, and we need to be aware enough to recognize that.Sadly, we almost never do.
8 October 2011 at 18:39
@ äмän ♥: Thank you!
8 October 2011 at 18:40
@ kitkat: you'd be surprised at what some people believe!
8 October 2011 at 18:41
@ Yours Truly: Beautifully said!
8 October 2011 at 18:41
@ G: I think that may be the new way of things.
8 October 2011 at 18:42
@ Aasiyah: It's always hard to look in the mirror and find out about yourself.
8 October 2011 at 18:43
@ y.hayat: thanks :)
8 October 2011 at 18:44
@ Vice Versa: Ah I've not heard that song, may check it out.
8 October 2011 at 18:44
P: It has its days! I agree with you. :)
8 October 2011 at 18:45
@ normal.is.overrated. Thank you Dr. :)
8 October 2011 at 18:46
@ Azra: Exactly! We've been blessed with a brain, might as well use it aye.
8 October 2011 at 18:46
@ Oliver: Thank you Oliver. :)
8 October 2011 at 18:47
@ sady: Thank you for the kind words Sady. :)
8 October 2011 at 18:47
@ Sunshine Bubble: you are my sunshine, little angel <3
8 October 2011 at 18:48
@ Thinking: thanks!
8 October 2011 at 18:48
@ Nasnin Nasser: Thank you Double N :)
8 October 2011 at 18:49
@ Leah: Thanks Leah, yes we do forget from time to time the true reality of God and how things work. :)
8 October 2011 at 18:50
@ -S: So true! Some people take the liberty of not doing anything and then blaming God if they get no rewards. Makes no sense.
8 October 2011 at 18:51
@ klahanie: Thank you :)
8 October 2011 at 18:52
@ Cяystal: Thank you visiting and following Cяystal :)
8 October 2011 at 18:52
@ Zen: exactly.
8 October 2011 at 18:53
@ Smokey_Cat: You hit the nail on the head!