Jp spent like the last 2 or 3 days reading Siddhartha, this was in an effort to fix his world lit 2 (which isn’t as good as it should be) and study for the Mid Years.
I’m focusing as water a symbol in the novel, hence the title of this post. It has been mighty interesting, but today after just 2 hours of reading I was exasperated by Hesse’s notion of time being non-existent and his other abstract thoughts which I was trying my best to decipher. Gahh!
Among the things Siddhartha learned from the river, was to listen. I need to learn that. To listen before I speak, lest I turn into an insensitive prick. Heh, that rhymes. Sorry bout that.
Tonight, I plan to try and finish Siddhartha, and my chem worksheet before going to bed early for chem lessons tomorrow. I need God’s strength, discipline and guidance.
Really. Its hard to imagine, but I’ve been trying to finish up assignments, and at the same time train for the city duathlon as well as this weekend’s Ultimate Frisbee competition. At this moment, I would venture to say that I’m on the upside, feeling lots better than when I once was battling Goliaths in many of the areas of my life. On occasion, storms clouds gather in the distance, threatening the said areas or my school life or my family. I was reminded today, of two verses, one led on to the other.
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28.
“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.”- Jeremiah 29:11
The first verse was actually taken from a scripture passage titled More Than Conquerors. How comforting it is to note, that trusting in Christ, we are more than conquerors. Let us not forget, trust in Christ.
