Man Proposes, God Disposes
By Shiva
@Shiva49 (26776)
Singapore
September 5, 2021 10:10am CST
I have heard this saying from young. I feel no truer words have been spoken.
Almost everyone’s plans have turned upside down over the last year and a half. And to think no one saw it coming despite a few who claim to see into the future through divine inspiration and what not.
The reality of the pandemic refuses to go away any time soon. It is not life as usual despite our trying to look away. We are handicapped carrying a baggage everywhere we go. We are forced to hunker down.
The positive side is we proved we are made of sterner stuff than previously thought. Of course, we were playing with fire, spoiling for a fight, but then this external, unseen enemy is stalking us at every turn. We are resigned to get used to it subjecting ourselves to vaccinations with even booster doses to follow.
It is said God has a plan but we are not privy to it. Okay, we can make our own plans but the overall plan can catch us by surprise, make mincemeat of ours!
In the present time, carpe diem makes more sense to me as one day follows another. Keeping it simple, biding our time, and with hopes springing eternal should see us through this dark tunnel.
How are you coping and keeping the chin up?
Image: Reality Bytes
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@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
6 Sep 21
Good, no wonder Australia is referred to as the Lucky Country.
When you are in the suburbs you have less to fear from this virus unlike in crowded cities.
I observe this pandemic comes in waves. It sweeps through a territory sort of hunting down the vulnerable. Then it looks for virgin territory and then a mutant, variant, follows.
Vaccination is the key as those fully vaccinated have only mild symptoms even if infected.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
5 Sep 21
I have no idea how I am doing it but it is something inside of my..my spirit I suppose.
I do pray a lot Shiva.
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@cacay1 (83577)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
11 Sep 21
@RebeccasFarm, that's great attitude my friend, we need to always pray for that's what God wants us to do to get protection and salvation.
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@allknowing (137821)
• India
6 Sep 21
All what comes to mind is what can't be cured has to be endured. This situation has not affected me much as I am a home body and have enough on my plate to keep me occupied.
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@allknowing (137821)
• India
6 Sep 21
@Shiva49 I did not know you are stuck in India That must be very stifling for you.
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@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
6 Sep 21
@allknowing For a year and a half.
International travel has become torture now.
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@innertalks (22093)
• Australia
6 Sep 21
"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.'
(Proverbs, chapter 16, verse 9, from the Christian Bible)
We can make all of the plans we want, but in the end, God is always the fly, in our ointment.
We cannot remove God, from any plan, of ours.
I have taken a few positives from this pandemic.
I am enjoying quiet times more, and when we go out, numbers are capped, so no more overcrowded venues.
It is worrying, though, as the virus can move quickly, stealthily, and has a killer look about it too.
We do not know what side of our bread it is buttering itself too...
@innertalks (22093)
• Australia
6 Sep 21
@Shiva49 Most people do not appreciate his jokes though, and most people here are hoping he does not win the US Open.
The tall poppy syndrome still operates in its fullness here.
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@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
7 Sep 21
@innertalks Time will cut everyone to size.
When he loses nowadays the joke is on him as he is more a bad loser than a gracious one!
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@Shiva49 (26776)
• Singapore
6 Sep 21
Yes, God should add his love (tough love as of now) to our plans for them to see the light of the day.
It is said whatever happens there is always a positive side, aspect, to them.
Maybe, like squeezing blood out of stone though it may be ours only, but squeeze we must!
Some egos have taken a beating, those who thought they were the lord of the universe.
Though smarting from this unwelcome visitor, we are fighting back to the wall, in fits and starts at times.
It is irony some who reveled in unlimited freedom are hurting more than those under dictatorships as for the latter even the big boss has been humbled! It is par for the course for them.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
8 Sep 21
Since school is open here, I go to school. Our school has the methodology to test on site, so they are doing a lot of testing. I help people, especially children where ever I can. I also have to look out for my own family. I am getting extra rest on orders from my doctor, though.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
5 Sep 21
I just pray every morning. God listens. I know this will end but of course in Gods time 
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