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32 How do we discover God s
powerfulness?
he secret of this discovery lies in comparison. We
Tshould compare God’s power of bringing about rain
with our powerlessness and inability to bring about rain,
grow grain and make the sun shine. And if a person
cannot do it, he should think how all this is happening
on a universal level? If I could not put in place the life
support system, how did it come about? If we make
this comparison, then on the one hand we will discover
that we are all powerless and that God is all-powerful.
If you become sick, you should not become a victim of
frustration, rather discover that I am powerless and there
is a Creator above me who is powerful. Then you will
discover both the Creator and yourself.
33 Is being too optimistic in life
a bad idea?
here is no ‘more’ or ‘less’ when it comes to optimism.
TBeing optimistic is a part of life. You must always live
in hope; this is a teaching of Islam. Optimism is a part of
nature and a part of the creation plan of God.
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