Look at the Future.

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We all would agree that the three things that sums up a man's life are past, present and future. We have lived the past, living the present and do not know what the future holds for a person. This is why we have always been warned not to look less at anyone or act wickedly to anyone because the table can turn things around later. Then, it would be a shocking thing to know that the one we once mistreated years back is now in the position to help us today and how do you feel standing in such person's presence?

This life is small and we do not know what can happen next. Every human beings are like water and we do not know which way the water would flow to. The North, South, East and West are very important. You may go in the North side, another person to the South and both of you might just bump into each other in the East or West. Your altitude in life would be determined by your attitude.

When we were very young, there is this Uncle who treated us kindly. He is the son of my Grandma's younger brother. He was also young then and whenever we come around for Christmas, he would always extend his hands to us. He would give us things and cared for us then. He never knew the future but was so kind to everyone. In fact, everyone loved him in the house. He never maltreated anyone badly but with his friendly attitude, we all embraced him and loved him.

Few years later, the children he once helped and cared for became grown up and are doing fine. He also married and got two children who are now in Senior Secondary School. He had stroke and was benched home. He couldn't do anything but to keep taking drugs prescribed to him. In fact, coming home for Christmas was like a burden to him because he had no money but everyone helped raised money for him and his family and they are around.

We are the children he helped, and two days ago, my sisters and I called him and his wife to the room to ask how they are fairing and how they would survive in the new place they relocated to. Both of them are just new in the area and do not have anything to start with.

My elder sister planned to help raise money to start up a business and she uttered a statement to him. She said;

"Bro Michael, you are not the kind of person we can just ignore like that. You have done a lot for us in the past and it's time to help you now."

My Uncle appreciated it and even felt sober which I guess he was trying to thank God he never acted badly to us then. He is enjoying us today.

He never predicted or knew what the future brings. He didn't know we would become who we are today. Perhaps he wouldn't have enjoyed much but we aren't like that to take revenge of the past to the present.

Only God knows what will be for someone and it is not in your hand to assume what will happen tomorrow. Many people would look less at someone and conclude nothing can amount to them. The reason you say this is because you do not know God and how He does His thing. He is in the habit of surprising and shocking everyone. A man who doesn't have today will somehow have tomorrow.

There is another Uncle who always pride in things and would beat my sister when she was young. He would fake things up for himself. He saw us and couldn't believe we were the little children then and he already spoiled everything which made the family back up from him.

Only God knows who will succeed tomorrow and He chooses whoever He wants to. He brings the lowly and humble up and bring down those who are proud.

I am always afraid of the future and I am also careful not to misbehave to anyone on earth. A man dressed in a rag today can become someone with lots of beautiful clothes and shoes in his wardrobe. It's just a matter of time and it requires patience.

Let's be mindful of our character to others. Do not assume negative things to others but be kind and humble. Tomorrow is still pregnant, nurture it well so as to have the best of the best.

Thanks for reading

|December 27, 2021|

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And a man whom they called dumb today can be clever tomorrow... It's not the failure of today that matters, but what you can do better tomorrow 🙂..

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2 years ago

Exactly, you are very right about this. No one is imperfect.

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I had concluded that karma doesn't exisyy anymore, that it has been killed and buried a long time ago, but this topic brought it out that it still slightly exist 🥱. It's true, the good we do keep following us.

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2 years ago

Karma still exists, it might take time but it definitely will come back.

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2 years ago

Hmmmm, this one deep o The past is past us a proof that Boone perfect The precent is an evidence that nothing is permanent And the future implies Boone is flawless

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Some people live today without caring about what tomorrow holds. Your uncle is reaping what he sowed. The best set of people one can be kind to are Kids. They will never forget.

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2 years ago

You are very right. Thank you Happyboy

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The image and actions we throw to others is that what we get in the future. It's depend on how we show ourselves to them. As an individual we must learn to be a good person because we don't know what will happen in the future.

I like your article princess. I learn a lesson from it. We cannot predict the future so we should know how to realize what is good or bad since it will affect yourself and the path of your life.

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2 years ago

When you throw a stone at someone, it will come back to you someday. We should be careful. Thanks so much for your comment.

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2 years ago

We must be good to everyone we know, either big or small... We don't know what the future has for everyone

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2 years ago

It's good to be good and good to be good at all times. Your uncle was so good to you people and so you have to help him with whatever you have because it is time for him to eat the fruits of his labor. The future is always not clear to some people and so we just have to focus most on the present as the future can always settles itself when it's time but your present is a point of duty for your future.

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2 years ago

I agree to this. Thank your sir.

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2 years ago

Life is indeed all about give and take. When you're good to others it's only natural yjay they repay you with goodness.

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2 years ago

You are very right. We give to receive back especially from God. Thank you!

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2 years ago

The future is truly unpredictable

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2 years ago

interesting topic selection...you're right the future is a goal..my message is to make the future the basis for today and tomorrow towards a beautiful future.

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2 years ago

Exactly! Thank you.

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2 years ago

This is a wonderful read. No one really knows what tomorrow will be like. We can't tell what someone will be in the future just by looking at them now. The one thing we can do is to be kind. Thanks for this princessbusayo

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2 years ago

I am glad you read too. Thank you Daria!

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I have come to understand that life and will make of it lies solely in God's hands whether we like it or not. There is always a reward for every good deed we do in life. Merry Xmas big sis.

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2 years ago

That is it! thank you for coming by.

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2 years ago

Thats just the truth. It pays to be kind. We have to be kind when possible and it is always possible ☺

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2 years ago

Very true

The past has gone. We are in the present. We should never allow the past to affect the present and the future. We should face the future and nurture it well.

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2 years ago

Thank you for stopping by!

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2 years ago

This is good advice as a lot people live like there's no tomorrow

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2 years ago

Always do go to people. I love this article

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We should always consider the repercussion of our actions before making them. Sooner or later the evidence of our actions will be made manifest amd no one will be able to run. Which is why it's best to do good always.

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Always do good. That is the best thing you will forever live to benefit from.

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We reap what we sow and the past makes our precedent.

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You are very right. Thank you ma

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That's very good 👍

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