ADVERSITY

When adversities overtake us, we blame God and complain that He is blind to our misfortunes. But if we indulge in a little introspection, we will realise that our faults are so enormous that we are utterly unworthy of His grace and, if in spite of that, we are able to get food, shelter and clothing, it is due to the abundant mercy of God. We must consider the difficulties we encounter as a blessing in disguise. A mother may tie the hands of her child who has the propensity to pick up and eat mud. This seeming cruelty of the mother is for the good of the child. Similarly, troubles are verily God's grace to save us. In the entire picture of life, troubles form but a tiny spot. In our ability to visualise in the past and the future, we complain when we suffer in the present. A proper perspective will enable us to understand our present plight in its proper setting.