What IF

I was born a son of a murderer......
I probably either:
won't be able to see him because he may be dead already
won't be able to see him every day because he is in prison
won't know he's past because he won't want me to find out who he really is
become just like him because i grew up with he's theories

I was an orphan......
I would probably feel kind of empty on the inside though I'm happy on the outside because there is a part of me that I don't know.

I was born a son of a president......
I would feel extremely happy as my dad would become and icon and role model for many. Getting all the attention ain't that hard anymore. Bodyguards everywhere whom would sacrifice their own safety for me and considered it an honour. Buying whatever I want without thinking twice whether I got enough cash.
OR
I would feel extremely awkward and trap because I'm being watched by someone 24/7.Which means my privacy would be violated=no freedom. Can't do anything I want. Having friends that are just-there-for-the-money type of people. Can't really talk to anyone who has not been body-checked because my safety would be at risk.

I was born somewhere in the continent of Africa......
There will be a high change that I'm infected with HIV from birth and is in of meds to survive. Most probably in a state of malnutrition with defy all laws of a proportionate body. I might not even know who my dad is because my mom was raped.

I was born in a freaking rich family.......
I would not know the real meaning of contentment. I would just by anything and everything I like. I will be in the most expensive school in the country where students are free to express themselves even with their uniforms. Brands such as Bata or Pallas will be a taboo. Only the latest of the latest brands and gadgets will be "allowed". Everyone will try to be the coolest and best in school. Lies would be hanging in the air as everyone would boast how good and rich their parents are. But in actual fact their parents are only half of what they say. Not only that, I would have to behave because my parents reputation would be at stake if I don't. Living up to the standards of my parents and achieving greds for my parents not for myself.

I was born in a family of celebrities.....
It would be awesome being able to hang out with famous people from the industry. Maybe even end up being some of their best friends. Would most probably into the industry as well and rise up tp stardom one day. And the result is not some oscar award but a bunch of paps following me around like faithful satellites recording every single mistakes made by me; forgetting that I'm still human.

But if now .......

I am a child of God so I know that my identity is in God.

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer 29:11

A picture speaks of a thousand words.
This picture speaks of a 1010 words.
And yes this is MY x-ray. not some random one from google.

FAITH. The link between Man and God

***All credits goes to Christians in Friendster***

I really hope whoever is reading this post to the end because it is true.

FAITH
Interesting conversation about Faith
Nice Debate!


INTERESTING CONVERSATION
An Atheist Professor of Philosophy speaks to his Class on the Problem Science has with GOD, the ALMIGHTY.

He asks one of his New Christian Students to stand and . . .

Professor : You are a Christian, aren't you, son ?
Student : Yes, sir.

Professor : So you Believe in GOD?
Student : Absolutely, sir.
Professor : Is GOD Good ?
Student : Sure.
Professor : Is GOD ALL - POWERFUL ?
Student : Yes.
Professor : My Brother died of Cancer even though he Prayed to GOD to Heal him. Most of us would attempt to help others who are ill. But GOD didn't. How is this GOD good then? Hmm?

( Student is silent )
Professor : You can't answer, can you ?
Let's start again, Young Fella. Is GOD Good?
Student : Yes.
Professor : Is Satan good ?
Student : No.
Professor : Where does Satan come from ?
Student : From . . . GOD .. . .
Professor : That's right.

Tell me son, is there evil in this World?
Student : Yes.
Professor : Evil is everywhere, isn't it ? And GOD did make everything. Correct?
Student : Yes.
Professor : So who created evil ?

(Student does not answer)

Professor : Is there Sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things exist in the World, don't they?
Student : Yes, sir.
Professor : So, who Created them ?
( Student has no answer )

Professor : Science says you have 5 Senses you use to Identify and Observe the World around you. Tell me, son . . . Have you ever Seen GOD ?
Student : No, sir.
Professor : Tell us if you have ever Heard your GOD ?

Student : No , sir.

Professor : Have you ever Felt your GOD , Tasted your GOD , Smelt your GOD ?

Have you ever had any Sensory Perception of GOD for that matter?
Student : No, sir. I'm afraid I haven't.
Professor : Yet you still Believe in HIM ?

Student : Yes.
Professor : According to Empirical, Testable, Demonstrable Protocol, Science says your GOD doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?
Student : Nothing. I only have my Faith .

Professor : Yes , Faith . And that is the Problem Science has.
Student : Professor, is there such a thing as Heat?
Professor : Yes.

Student : And is there such a thing as Cold?
Professor : Yes.
Student : No sir. There isn't.

( The Lecture Theatre becomes very quiet with this turn of events )

Student : Sir, you can have Lots of Heat, even More Heat, Superheat, Mega Heat, White Heat, a Little Heat or No Heat. But we don't have anything called Cold. We can hit 458 Degrees below Zero which is No Heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as Cold. Cold is only a Word we use to describe the Absence of Heat.
We cannot Measure Cold. Heat is Energy. Cold is Not the Opposite of Heat, sir, just the Absence of it.

( There is Pin - Drop Silence in the Lecture Theatre )
Student : What about Darkness, Professor? Is there such a thing as Darkness?
Professor : Yes. What is Night if there isn't Darkness?
Student : You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is the Absence of Something … You can have Low Light, Normal Light, Bright Light, Flashing Light . . .. But if you have No Light constantly, you have nothing and its called Darkness, isn't it? In reality, Darkness isn't. If it is, were you would be able to make Darkness Darker, wouldn't you?

Professor : So what is the point you are making, Young Man ?
Student : Sir, my point is your Philosophical Premise is flawed.
Professor : Flawed ? Can you explain how?
Student : Sir, you are working on the Premise of Duality. You argue there is Life and then there is Death, a Good GOD and a Bad GOD .
You are viewing the Concept of GOD as something finite, something we can measure.
Sir, Science can't even explain a Thought. It uses Electricity and Magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view Death as the Opposite of Life is to be ignorant of the fact that Death cannot exist as a Substantive Thing. Death is Not the Opposite of Life: just the Absence of it. Now tell me, Professor, do you teach your Students that they evolved from a Monkey?
Professor : If you are referring to the Natural Evolutionary Process, yes, of course, I do.
Student : Have you ever observed Evolution with your own eyes, sir?

( The Professor shakes his head with a Smile, beginning to realize where
the Argument is going )

Student : Since no one has ever observed the Process of Evolution at work and Cannot even prove that this Process is an On - Going Endeavor, Are you not teaching your Opinion, sir?
Are you not a Scientist but a Preacher?

( The Class is in Uproar )

Student : Is there anyone in the Class who has ever seen the Professor's Brain?

( The Class breaks out into Laughter )

Student : Is there anyone here who has ever heard the Professor's Brain, Felt it, touched or Smelt it? . . .
No one appears to have done so.
So, according to the Established Rules of Empirical, Stable, Demonstrable Protocol, Science says that You have No Brain, sir.
With all due respect, sir, how do we then Trust your Lectures, sir?

(The Room is Silent. The Professor stares at the Student, his face unfathomable)

Professor : I guess you'll have to take them on Faith , son.
Student : That is it sir . . .
The Link between Man & GOD is FAITH .

That is all that Keeps Things Moving & Alive.

NB:
I believe you have enjoyed the Conversation . . . and if so . . .
You’ll probably want your Friends / Colleagues to enjoy the same . .. .
won't you?
Forward them to Increase their Knowledge . . . or FAITH .
It turned out later that the student is Albert Einstein .

I don't know whether that was really Albert Einstein but I do know for sure one day, we might be that Albert Einstein. We might end up in his shoes one day placed in a situation to face people's queries about God and our faith. It might be tomorrow. Who knows?

Psalm 23

You'll be surprise how psalm 23 can relate to you:-

Student's Version

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not flunk
He keepeth me from lying down when I should be studying
He leadeth me beside the water cooler for a study break
He restores my faith in study guides
He leads me to better study habits
For my grades' sake

Yea, though I walk through the valley of borderline grades
I will not have a nervous breakdown
For thou art with me
My prayers and my friends, they comfort me
Thou givest me the answer in moments of blankness
Thou anointest my head with understanding
My test paper runneth over with questions I recognise

Surely passing grades and flying colours shall follow me
All the days of my examinations
And I shall not have to dwell in this exam hall forever.

Computer Geek's Veraion
The Lord is my Programmer, I shall not crash.
He installed His software on the hard disk of my heart.
All of His commands are user friendly.
His Directory guides me to the right choices for His name's sake.
Even though I scroll through the problems of life,
I will fear no bugs, for He is my backup.
His password protects me.
He prepares a menu before me in the presence of my enemies.
His help is only a keystroke away.
Surely goodness and mercy will follow me, all the days of my life.
And my file will be merged with His and SAVED FOREVER!

At The Workplace
The Lord is my real boss, and I shall not want.
He gives me peace when chaos is all around me.
He gently reminds me to pray before I speak
and to do all things without murmuring and complaining.
He reminds me that He is my Source and not my job.
He restores my sanity every day
and guides my decisions that I might honor Him in everything I do.
Even though I face absurd amounts of emails, system crashes,
unrealistic deadlines, budget cutbacks, gossiping co-workers,
discriminating supervisors,
and an aging body that doesn't cooperate every morning,
I will not stop--
for He is with me!
His presence, His peace, and His power will see me through.
He raises me up, even when they
fail to promote me.
He claims me as His own,
Even when the company threatens to let me go.
His faithfulness and love are better than any bonus check.
His retirement plan beats every 401K(smthg like our pension thg) there is!
When it's all said and done,
I'll be working for Him a whole lot longer;
and for that, I bless His name.


ENJOY!