Photo from here . “God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us- in the dreariest and most dreaded moments- can see a possibility of hope.” Maya Angelou Some time ago, I had the pleasure of attending one of Maya Angelou’s talks. I was very excited about listing to her. When I bought the ticket, I told to myself that was an early birthday present for me. I went for the talk to be inspired and to figure out why this woman was so successful as she was. Although I never regret going to that talk (since I learned one or two things), the talk was not as inspiring as I hoped. I had heard better talks before. She is not one of those people that I call gifted public speakers. She was witty and smart but didn’t really do it for me. However, what I learned was that I can be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. When she was talking about a rainbow, she was talking about her cripple poor uncle who not only changed her life but had an impact on other kids in the neighbourhood. When she was t...
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I asked God for strength, but he made me weak in order to be modest and humble.
I asked for his help so I could do great things, but he made me little so I could do good deeds.
I prayed for good fortune (so I could live happy and carefree), but he made me poor but I was wise, independent and free.
I prayed for all the things of this world to enjoy life, but he gave me a life that I can enjoy things.
I did not get anything I was looking for, but I got everything that was good for me.
I loved and enjoyed your prayers and I hope they will be heard!