I haven't blog for some time. My father is fine I guess, just that he's bald now. He still looks healthy, and I do hope he stays that way. Read something from a chinese Christian magazine, 中信. Hope to share with you. Titled "There's No Wall You Can't Overcome" “没有爬不过的高墙”- 张世民
In Ireland villages, walls are usually carved out of stones, and are in height of about an average adult. An average child hardly can climb over it. It is a common sight to see groups of children playing in the fields right beside these rock walls. Their favourite game would be to find a very high wall, stand beside it, and throw their caps over to the other side of the wall.
Why do so? You may ask. Well, once they throw their caps over to the other side, they would try their very best, pushing themselves of ways to overcome the wall to retrieve their own cap. In addition, they would compete who gets his cap first. There's a Irish saying that only undisciplined children loose their caps. Knowing so, the children are determined to get their caps back!
The process of overcoming the wall can be said to be quite a challenging obstacle race. Everyone wrecking their brains, using all their wit and strength to climb over the wall. No one gives up halfway, no one backs out. At this point, you can easily see the determination, and never-say-die attitude everyone shows. At this point, each individual's potential and self-esteem is developed and explored.
In life's journey, it is inevitable to meet high walls. In modern context, this refers to the stress we experience in life. This includes stress from academics, examinations, promotions, in the area of our emotions, marriage, work, competition in our marketplace, relationships, trying to discipline our young, health, and the list goes on.
All this stress stack up to walls of great height, leaving those who meet it stressed out, breathless, and inferior. One starts to feel depressed and sulky. When stress is left piled up, and do not get dealt with properly, depression sets in, and may cause one to break down, and eventually cause one to end his own life.
As the saying goes, "Sadness harms, Depression kills". Many overly depressed people destroy their future, and ultimately put themselves in disadvantage. Medical reports state that most mental patients are so because of depression, anxiety, fear, grief, setbacks, disappointments and failures. They sink into an abyss that they are unable to get themselves out of, often and easily ending up in suicide.
Those who meet setbacks after setbacks, or are stuck in depression, often become numb to the surroundings. They feel that the future is bleak, and life is just meaningless, they are stuck in a hopeless and irreversible situation. Just like a high wall right in front of them with no way out. At this point, why not learn from the Irish children, regardless of the situation, just try to get over this wall, no matter what never say die! Once you overcome it, another stage of life will begin.
As the saying goes "In times of trouble, even dogs will jump over walls". When we are in trouble, at least try to get over the wall. Ways are paved out by man. Methods likewise are thought out by man. Problems definately can be solved, and there is no wall that cannot be overcomed. "A joyful heart is medicine, but a depressed soul drys bones." Carry a joyful heart facing this high wall, and all your troubles.
Nevertheless, the strength of man is limited, and there will be times when we are just feel inadequate, whilst given a heavy load to bear, left helpless in need. This is when seeking help from parents, teachers, friends or professional psychologists is necessary. Be it wisdom, experience, or just general advice, some encouraging words can help one to walk out of dark times.
Even when the whole world seems to have left you behind, God is still there. "God is there when man are at their wits end." When you see no light in front of you, or trapped in a corner, why not stop and meditate for a while. Learn from the Irish children, throw your cap over the wall. Give yourself motivation. This implies a deeper meaning, that is to give authority over your life to God, humbly pray before Him, and let Him guide a way out for you, or let Him give you a hand, to overcome this high wall. And let Him bring you the surprise in dark times.
As compared to atheists, Christians are at a better advantage. At least in times of peril, there is a strong arm we can rest upon, living by faith on His grace to over every high wall and walk through safely the valley of death. 1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you!" Jesus also promised "My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness." (1 Cor 12:9) Those who are depressed can cast all their fears and worries to Jesus, live by His grace, for the weak shall be strong, sadness shall turn to joy. With such strength, there is no wall that one cannot overcome!
I cant believe it.....! My father just confirmed its stage four......
It's so f***ing irritating.....! URGHHHHHHHHHH