Suffering an ingredient in life

Last week truly brought to life the word suffering to me. I might have experienced one of a billionth of Christ's suffering and humiliation on the cross, or maybe even less. Though to me, it was kind of devastating.

I had an encounter with this particular person who was really nasty and horrible, because of mood swings. I did not know how to respond and somehow the encounter which felt like eternity, was over. It was after a few days, did Father's words during homily that particular weekend that passed, came to mind. Suffering is a part of our lives. Our Father allowed Christ to suffer so that we can be saved. In the same way, we need to experience suffering to be saved. We will grow stronger from it though every episode brings new perspective and meaning to the word suffering.
Indeed, suffering is an ingredient in life and without it, life would not be the same. I'm not trying to sound sadistic here but it gives us that inner strength to live life to the full. I thought I was crushed and defeated after that encounter but I'm back up on my feet and trying my best, even struggling to live life.
"The Lord is my strength, there is nothing I shall want." What a beautiful prayer by the palsmist. May my life be strengthen by you dear Lord. May all of us be strengthen by Him.

Be humble

Another week has gone by in a flash. How true it is that time passes very quickly when you are busy. This week has been packed with trying to meet a deadline at work and hoping to get some decent results for the research.I have been thinking and reflecting on what Father brought up over the weekend mass. We are to be humble as God has. Jesus showed His humility by taking the form of a human person and dying on the cross for us. I know this for a fact but his words really reminded me of this profound truth. Father shared about one of our previous Pope, who constantly reminded himself to be humble as Jesus is. In his position, I reckon it can be so easy to fall into that proud stupor.
I was edified by that story and as I look at my life, though I am not in such a position, I know that one day I may be in one and I pray that I can follow the example of Christ. I know that it is so easy to fall into the pride category, I see it everyday in the actions of people. Some of them strangers, others I know. All I can do is to say a little prayer for them that they may come to realise that we are all equal in the eyes of God.
Grant me wisdom Lord, that I may always be humble in all my dealings with anyone.