Page 54 - Msingi Afrika Magazine Issue 3

A MEDIT A TION

Restoration

One of the most challenging issues we often face in life is trying
to conform to and also to perform to the expectations of people

in our lives. Family, spouses, work place, religious organizations,
government, friends etc. This, oftentimes, keeps us strained and
used due to constant running and gunning for perfection in the

eyes of men. Thus making us the reflection of others. But that
was never supposed to be, for we were created in the image

and likeness of God and it is only His reflection we are meant
to manifest. So keep your head up, refuse to be drained by the
expectations of men, the storms of life and you will see Who

you truly belong to. Life does bring with it storms, but when a
storm has subsided, and it is calm again, observe how all of

nature seems to pause in a restorative silence. It is wise to take
advantage of this quiet time, by gaining a truer knowledge and
a better judgement of yourself. The hour of calm is the hour of

restoration.

Samuel Phillips