"Everything is new if you are ignorant of history. That is why ideas that have failed repeatedly in centuries past reappear again, under the banner of 'change', to dazzle people and sweep them off their feet."
I think it's safe to say that not one of us would have chosen the circumstances we currently find ourselves in. They're difficult, a shock to the system, and probably not what we put on our list of goals for 2020. Chances are that if you're able to read this, our current situation isn't this first time your life has deviated from what you planned. My own life has had plenty of unplanned and unexpected "rainy days" that I wouldn't have chosen. Truth is however, it's often been those very times that have brought the most growth in my life.
When all seems sunny and bright, it is easy to go about life without thought or effort, but when the rain comes we are forced to evaluate things. Why do we do the things we do? What is really important? Is there more to life than one distraction after another? Rainy days helped bring me to God. Rainy days continue to remind me to draw closer to Him. Although this world promises happiness through many avenues, I've learned that the only way to be truly happy is to fulfill my purpose. And I know the purpose of my life is to honour my Creator, my Redeemer, my God. "So if that's what it takes to praise you, Jesus bring the rain."
When a few of us first begin meeting to discuss our ideas for hosting a March for Life in Auckland and the logistics of doing so, I never could've dreamed how big or amazing the event would be.
Throughout the day I had to remind myself to step back and take in my surroundings; it was surreal to see how all our planning had come together.
Thank you to everyone who made the event what it was:
The 3,500 people who attended.
Our large group of volunteers.
Wonderful speakers.
Everyone who prayed.
The amazing committee members I've worked alongside.
I'm honoured and grateful to have played some part in such a wonderful event.
