A Challenge to the Youth!

What is this challenge am I talking about? Is this the much-awaited PACSiklaban? Brainiacs? Math Quiz Bee? Physics Challenge? The Search for the Ideal Thomasian Personality? Nah... The challenge I am talking about is not about these; it goes beyond the normal challenges. It is something that can be a life-changing experience.

In a time where everyone is on the go or on the fast-paced moves, people aim to be on top so they do everything -- ace the board exam, study abroad, make numerous researches, you name them, we do (or we're planning to do it) -- all in the name of success (usually coupled with fame and money).

Imagine how would you feel if we reach these? Of course, we're overjoyed and overwhelmed. But what do we feel after? We're hungry for more, right? No contentment. Empty.

This is where the challenge comes in. In a generation where everything is just a touch (or click) away, we tend to forget something. That something plays a vital role in our lives but we often neglect it which eventually leads to disappearing into oblivion.

FAITH.

A five-lettered word which connotes a thousand meanings; a noun which becomes, as according to James 2:17, a being if placed together with action or deed.

The challenge is this:

How will you incorporate FAITH in your life as a student? How will you stand out, not because of your success, but because of the things you've done to glorify the Lord? How will you use your studies -- talents and skills -- to serve the Lord?

These are the questions that should challenge us, especially the youth.

We are nobody. We are just mere specks of dust turned human beings. But (yes, there's a BIG BUT), like the quote I have posted days ago, "The most humbling statement we can say is: We are nothing without God. And the most powerful statement is: WITH GOD, I can do anything."

P.S. A letter to ponder on. :)

Dear Student,

I see that you are tired. I tell you, drop your book and rest for a while. Why worry too much about your studies? Smile. Be confident. All you have to do is prepare well and be in school. Then, against the hundred questions that tried to destroy you, there I'll stant and rescue you. Passing the program requires not only ME nor only YOU but rather ME AND YOU. Just do your best and I'll take care of the rest.

Your Teacher,

Jesus

Remember APAT DAPAT! :)

So, are you up for the challenge? :