Reflection 9

 It's just amazing to know about William Carey and his contributions especially in our history. Before, I just heard of his name and he was a stranger to me during that time. Maybe I did not desire to know him also because before I really did not like history. But now, it was changed. The more I learn about history, the more I am interested of knowing and learning more. I am glad about the life of William Carey because he was a great example of perseverance and faith. I cannot imagined how he overcame all the challenges he faced in his life. His wife became insane and three of his children died. But despite of these trials and pains in life, he did not surrender but instead continue to believe in the working of God. Even in difficulties in life, we can see that William Carey had been blessed by God through his ministry. As what we all know that he was ministering to the people in India. We can see successes and impact he brought to the lives of the people in India. He marked a major milestone in the history especially of Christian missions. He was even known as the “Father of Faith Missions.”

As I reflect his life to my life, somehow it is different. In my life before and even now, I experience trials and challenges in life, but what makes me different from William Carey is that every times trials and challenges come, my tendency is to withdraw from them. I have the attitude sometimes to surrender or give up. But when I knew about the life of William, I was encouraged to change my attitude especially towards trials and challenges in life. It changes my perspective in serving the Lord. Before, I had this thinking that when I serve God, then things would be easy but I realized that it was not easy and light. It was a big spank to me knowing that when serving the Lord, then there's no difficulties but I was wrong. I was glad that I came to know this person, William Carey, and helped me realized the way on how I think and behave.

Since I have learned many lessons in the life of William Carey, I am motivated and encouraged to accept joyfully and cheerfully the difficulties and challenges that will come in my life especially when serving God. I have learned also to trust and depend in God and not on my own. I will believe and not doubt that God will be able to provide everything I need and will give glory and honor to Him through my service.