One of the first few days of the new year. And here I am with a sore throat awake in the wee hours of morning because I can't sleep any further because of the discomfort my sore throat brings (I was awake since 5 AM when everyone was still asleep).
I got carried away with all the hype that incorporated the holidays that I forgot to do the most important thing before anything else. Read the Bible. I was also living carelessly just going with the flow the holidays brought me. I forgot to pray and maybe I guess this sore throat is like a wake up call for me to return to the first and utmost priority in my life--God.
My throat is a little better now thank goodness and the first thing I did in the morning (after I took care of my sore throat) was pick up my Bible and read the verse from where I left off.
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." - John 14:27 -
I tried to pray but my mind was pre-occupied with a lot of things. I can't seem to concentrate. If I meditate I might doze off. So I decided to write because it keeps me awake and keeps my head clear. I prayed in the form of writing. Then I did the usual stuff I do. Browsing the internet.
That's when I stumbled upon a short biography of a former metal guitarist of a famous metal band named 'Korn'. I was simply amazed and inspired by his transformation when he decided to dedicate his life to Christ after a series of rock n' roll, drugs, sex, and fame that consumed him. It just amazes me when people who seem hopeless turn their backs on their previous way of life to worship and glorify God. It really inspires me.
I was really touched when I read about how he went to poverty-stricken areas in India to build orphanages and how he contributed his new music in worshipping God and helping other people. The way he responded to personal issues with his former band was also very mature and wise. Personal stories about people like him really inspire me and gives hope to seemingly hopeless situations.
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