Former US President Jimmy Carter turns 98 today. His thoughts on US-China relations may surprise you:
"Since we normalized relations with China in 1979, the US has been in constant war. China has not been in combat with anyone."
"[The US] is the most warlike country on earth."
Almighty. On this blessed day, save us from Your trials and heal the wounds we have been keeping inside for too long. Grant us good patience to go through whatever You send our way. Show us a way out of our difficulties. Keep us firm in faith. Aameen.
You have to get back up, no matter what knocks you down each time. Giving up is not an option. Endure, press on and never look back. Great blessings come with great perseverance.
Take criticism with a pinch of salt. Those doing more than you are unlikely to be the ones criticising you. You will almost always be criticised by people who are doing less.
You may be in the depths of despair but remember, storms don’t last forever. They can shake you to the core. But they will pass. The Almighty has promised us, with hardship comes ease. So the rain will stop eventually and you’ll find peace after the chaos.