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Smouldered doesn't mean Stopped


Already weak? 
Tired? 
Are you done with? 
You feel your life has been overwhelming? 
Yes life has been cruel? 
Nobody seems to understand? 
And you feel life is gonna continue like this? That you are destined for this? This is your fate? To struggle? To crawl? To weep? 
That your pillows will always be wet of night long crying? 
And dear one, do you think no one else would be going through what you experience. No one would survive being in your shoes? 

Hold on. Your redeemer lives. The Lord's Chosen Servant is here. 
Isa:42:3
A bruised reed he will not break
And a smouldering wick he will not snuff out

It is easy to destroy a reed that's already crushed and snuff out the candle or a wick that is about to stop. The world is specialized in doing that. To crush the inferiors. To mount upon those who are underprivileged. To loot them and fatten your purse. To make fun of the illegitimates and have a laugh about it. To point out some one's negativities and enjoy making fun. To compare with others and say that I am not like that. 

But the underprivileged are always close to His heart. He is pro poor. Not just in monetary basis. The downtrodden. The sick. The cornered. The lonely. 
For He says. Come to me all who are weak and heavy laden. I will give you rest. 

The moment you look at God in your helpless state. There is redemption. For He is a compassionate God. He loves His children. And little does He want His children to go through all these. He will not barge in and crush you further. He is a good God. Trust His deliverance. Wait patiently and you will see His redeeming and protecting hand. 

In fact He will repair that reed and make it more useful. He will rekindle the flame in you and let the light shine through. There is hope. For He is your loving Father. 
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