After over a year of silence...I am back.

Dear readers and fellow mankind,

It's been over a year of complete silence on this Blog. I am thankful that I am back here.

Yes, I still have Alopecia Universalis and I always have this instant connection whenever I see, read or meet someone else with the same condition.

I couldn't help but to share this post when I came across this today.

We as Alopecians will continue to live our life to the fullest and whoever out there who also suffers the same condition like I do or Tommy...you are not alone and never will be. Reach out to any of us if you are having a tough time.

Here's the post I'm sharing...

Brave little kid Tommy! Truly an inspiration!

Malaysia mourns one of its true son - Karpal Singh

Karpal Singh 

You'll be forever missed and your legacy and integrity will stand the test of time

The Economist: Karpal was rare gem of Malaysian politics

APRIL 18, 2014

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Since his shocking death yesterday, the late Karpal Singh has been called “friend” by many that others would have thought to be irreconcilable foes.

At an emotive scene at the lawmaker’s home in Penang hours after his death, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin consoled a distraught Gobind Singh Deo, Karpal’s second son, when he went to pay his respects to the family.

Before that, contemporary and regular rival Datuk Seri S. Samy Vellu had described the Bukit Gelugor MP as “good friend”, despite regularly crossing swords with Karpal when he had still been MIC president.

“Karpal Singh, who died in a car accident in the early hours of April 17th at the age of 74, was a rarity in the venomous world of Malaysian politics: a man respected by many of his opponents as well as those on his own side,” according to an obituary by The Economist today.

In the tribute titled “Burning Bright”, it noted that once-bitter rivals have lined to honour the man known as the “Tiger of Jelutong”, even those who tasted the acerbic sting of his tongue.

The business weekly pointed out that this included Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who was among the earliest to offer his sympathies to Karpal’s family.

“In politics, he was an implacable leader; in law, a committed advocate,” the prime minister said in a brief statement issued by his office.

“At this difficult time, our thoughts are with the families of those who have died in the accident. I extend my deepest condolences to them. We pray that the other passengers make a full recovery,” Najib added.

Karpal’s popularity was also not solely due to his courage and tenacity, The Economist said. Instead, it was the veteran lawmaker’s dignity, modesty, humour and courtesy that turned foes into friends, begrudging or otherwise.

But the weekly also made pains to point out the outpouring of sympathy and friendship now was as rare as the man receiving it.

“It was also a reminder that, though his death has been greeted with respect and regret (some nasty political jibes notwithstanding), that is not how Malaysia’s opposition politicians are treated when alive.

Karpal, 74, was killed after the Toyota Alphard MPV he was travelling in crashed following a collision with a lorry along the North-South Highway near Gopeng, Perak at about 1.10am yesterday.

Karpal, who was seated in the front passenger seat, was killed on the spot together with his long-time assistant, Michael Cornelius.

Karpal will receive a state funeral in Penang this Sunday.

Congratulations to Disney's Frozen for bagging two Oscars Awards.

Jimmy Fallon, Idina Menzel & The Roots sing "Let It Go" (featured in the animated film "Frozen" and won the Oscars Academy Awards for Best Original Song)

It's been ages since I last blogged. The song "Let It Go" from Disney's Frozen animated film captivated since I last watched it. Frozen also recently just past the USD 1 Billion world wide gross, making it the second-highest grossing animated film after Toy Story 3. 

Notable animated-films which Frozen surpassed include The Lion King, Finding Nemo, Shrek 2, Ice Age...etc.

So, have fun watching it :)

God bless.

Joshua

Hope everyone's 2014 so far so good :)

The original version from the film.

Part 2 - 10th Christmas of a Remarkable Journey

I would like to dedicate the song "The Heart of Christmas" to all my loved ones (You know who you are) and to all out there who are trying to find the meaning of life again, trying to discover hope again and trying to believe in love again.

The Heart of Christmas

"The Heart Of Christmas"

I’m gonna make a wish this Christmas
I’m gonna say a little prayer
I’m gonna stop here for a moment
Before the moment disappears

The world’s in a hurry this December
City streets and shopping malls
I wish we could slow down and remember
The meaning of it all

Wherever you are, no matter how far
Come back to the heart, the heart of Christmas
Live while you can, cherish the moment
The ones that you love, make sure they know it
Don’t miss it, the heart of Christmas

Let’s make it feel the way it used to
Let’s find that wonder of a child
You can see the magic all around you
Come on, and open up your eyes

You can find it in the warm embrace of your family
Or calling up a long lost friend
You can even find it in the eyes of stranger
When you reach out a helping hand

Wherever you are, no matter how far
Come back to the heart, the heart of Christmas
Live while you can, cherish the moment
The ones that you love, make sure they know it
Don’t miss it, the heart of Christmas

In the shadow of a steeple
In a star that lights the way
You will find Him in a manger
The heart of Christmas has a name

I’m gonna make a wish this Christmas
I’m gonna say a little prayer

Wherever you are, no matter how far
Come back to the heart, the heart of Christmas
Live while you can and cherish the moment
The ones that you love, make sure they know it

Wherever you are, no matter how far
Come back to the heart, the heart of Christmas
Live while you can, cherish the moment
The ones that you love, make sure they know it
Don’t miss it, the heart of Christmas

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Christmas is a time when all of us should be reminded on all things that truly matters in life.

Let's light a candle,

for peace we pray for every nation,

for joy we pray for every child

for faith we pray for every man

for hope we pray for the world

for love we pray for every heart

My Christmas Tree 2011

Lin's Christmas Tree 2011

Lin's Christmas Cake 2011

My window decoration Christmas 2013 (At night)

My home decoration (Christmas 2013)

Blessed Christmas to everyone and to all people that God loved so much that He gave His only Begotten Son Jesus Christ, that who so ever believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Come back to the Heart of Christmas which is Christ our saviour.

Joshua

Part 1 - 10th Anniversary of a Wonderful Journey

Hi everyone,

1st November 2013 is a significant milestone in my journey of life, as it marks the 10th Anniversary of the beginning of a remarkable chapter of my life.

I have Alopecia Areata since young and then it rapidly developed to Alopecia Universalis within a several months just before my 17th birthday in 2001. The hair on my scalp fell off significantly (>90%) followed by my eyebrows, eyelashes, arm hairs and the rest is history.

It was extremely tough to deal with the sudden massive hairloss psychologically and socially as I retreat myself in the comfort of my house and a baseball cap whenever there is a need for me to go outdoor. I never know why I loss my hair, never know that there were people out there who shared my condition for almost two full years until 1st November 2003.

1st November 2003 was the day when I first discovered and officially get in touch a wonderful group of people sharing my condition on a support website called "Alopecia Areata Support Community".

From the online community I've met a group of wonderful people where the seeds of friendship were planted into our hearts and lives.

From then, friendships have been blooming like spring. Many thousands of miles have been traveled to spend quality time together including special events like, group gathering, wedding, New Year's celebration and Christmas Day.

Sunflower is symbol of my friendships and it has been my favourite flower since. The Lord has been kind enough bless my life with so many people that has never fail to touch of my heart many times.

There is so much share on this milestone and days till Christmas 2013. A very special Christmas indeed as it marked the 10th Christmas together in spirits and thoughts with my friends from all around the world.

Joshua

My love for the flower began when one of dear friends Dotty sent me some sunflower seeds from the United States.

This teddy is named "Josh". It reminds me of a very dear couple of my life- Uncle Wilf & Aunty Kath. Aunty Kath has since gone home to be with the Lord in 2012.

> 50,000 attend mega "Ubah" Ceramah in Penang and raised > RM 230,000 for the upcoming 13th General Elections!

"East wind" of Sabah to join "Political Storm" of Johor and meet the "Political Tsunami of 2008"?

Anwar Ibrahim's 13th General Elections campaign in Tawau, Sabah 28th April 2013

Pakatan Rakyat mega-rally in Kluang, Johor 27th April 2013

Inikalilah! Ubah!

VOTE FOR "UBAH"

VOTE FOR

The brewing of the "Perfect" political storm on 5th May 2013 in Malaysia?

Putrajaya- a BN Political fortress in jeopardy, the winds of change is blowing strong. The will of people is the true meaning of democracy.

The videos below showed PAS-PR ceramah in Putrajaya on 26th April 2013.

Pandan - is another MCA/ BN Political fortress.

This video below showed the DAP-PR ceramah in Pandan on 24th April 2013

Johor Bahru- in another UMNO/ BN Political fotress.

This video below showed the DAP "All-Star" ceramah in Johor Bahru on 20th April 2013.

The Malays, the Chinese and all others Malaysians have come together. All right-thinking Malaysians regardless of race and religion have One Dream this 5th of May 2013 and that is "Ubah", change!

VOTE for CHANGE

VOTE for Pakatan Rakyat

Lim Kit Siang listens & speak up for you in the Parliament even in the face of oppression & threat of detention

Orang Asli to Kit Siang: Help us...

Lim Kit Siang being a great listener continues to charm the people on the ground despite his constant portrayal as a chauvinist, racist and traitor in the main-stream media. Lim Kit Siang's political opponent continues to attack him...most notably MCA's Chua Soi Lek (Picture below). However, Chua chose to attack Kit Siang from the comfort of the BN-Controlled Media and opted out to challenge Kit Siang in the Gelang Patah, Johor parliamentary contest in the up-coming 13th General Elections. So I can sum up:

A VOTE FOR BARISAN NASIONAL

=

A VOTE FOR LEADERS LIKE CHUA SOI LEK

OR

A VOTE FOR PAKATAN RAKYAT

=

A VOTE FOR LEADERS LIKE

Lim Kit Siang with the late Tunku Abdul Rahman

Lim Kit Siang came to the defence of Tunku Abdul Rahman when Tunku when defamed by Tun Mahathir. Where are the UMNO/BN Leaders when the late honorable Tunku is being defamed lately? Click here to read the story.

May God Almighty bless great leaders like Uncle Lim.

Joshua

505

Vote for Change

Why Malay voters need to support Kit Siang- By Zaid Ibrahim

GE13 (PRU 13) This is it! (Ini kalilah). Return home and vote for change...

This is it! It is time to return to our motherland and vote for change.

Ini kalilah! Baliklah ke tanah air kita dan mengundi untuk perubahan.

It is an uphill battle, but nevertheless the force of change is strong and will be courageous to bring the nation to greater heights!

Ini merupakan satu pertandingan yang susah, tetapi dengan semangat perubahan yang kuat dan berwibawa akan membawa tanah air tercinta kita ke arah yang lebih hebat!

Spread the news, share the message, ignite the hope and spark the change!

Sebarkan berita, kongsikan mesej, barakan harapan dan cetuskan perubahan!

PapaGomo's latest strike against Anwar Ibrahim

Latest video of sexual misconduct allegation against Anwar Ibrahim has shaken faith of certain supporters of the Opposition Leader (Who will likely be the next Malaysian Prime Minister if the Opposition Coalition - Pakatan Rakyat or People’s Pact/ Alliance wins Malaysia’s 13th General Elections which has to happen in three months time.)

 

The latest teaser video posting on YouTube by a pro-UMNO blogger Papagomo (www.papagomo.com) is the result of Anwar Ibrahim’s RM 100 million civil suit against the blog owner Wan Muhammad Azri bin Wan Deris for linking an earlier slide show (pictures) on YouTube that resembled Anwar Ibrahim “unnatural sexual misconduct” with another man.

Papagomo has earlier threatened to release more videos implicating Anwar Ibrahim if Anwar does not withdraw his intent to sue the pro-UMNO blogger. Therefore, the blogger has posted the latest video teaser because Anwar Ibrahim’s decision to proceed with the suit despite Papagomo’s threat.

The latest video posting (coloured and audio-enabled) is what Papagomo claimed to be a prelude of an “intimate and unnatural sexual misconduct” between the man that looks “identical” to Anwar Ibrahim with a 19-year old male student from Sabah recently in February. According to Papagomo, the student was sodomised by “Anwar” on a mutual consent and was paid RM 300 (or 100 US Dollars). The student also revealed to Papagomo that “Anwar” also sodomised his other student-friends.

While awaiting more video recordings from Papagomo about “Anwar”s unnatural conduct with the boy (who is supposingly possessing a high-tech cam recorder or an expensive hidden camera)

I would like to conclude that whether there more videos or not:

There is only one truth out of four possibilities about Anwar Ibrahim

Anwar’s eagerness and determination to lead Pakatan Rakyat to victory in the 13th General Elections cannot be disputed by his fiery, passionate speeches, eloquent ideas for nation-building and non-stop Merdeka Rakyat tour around the country. Logic and common sense dictates that he is only either one of the following four possible truths and no in-betweens.

1) Anwar is a lunatic/ psychopath / psychosis (medical condition)

- Knowing that his political enemies are like vultures preying around the clock for the perfect moment to kill off his political career and send his ambition as the next Malaysia Prime Minister to the political “grave” AND yet he is “sleeping” around with boys (paying them off RM300), men and sometimes ladies especially in the recent years when his chances of becoming the next Prime Minister is brighter than ever before 2008.

- Then the conclusion would be: Anwar Ibrahim is nothing short of being a LUNATIC!

OR

2) Anwar is demon-possessed (evil spiritual condition)

- His untiring passion and effort in forging the fledging opposition parties of the DAP, PAS , PKR and leading the coalition into a new political era, providing hope for regime change. His charisma, etiquette and vision for a brighter Malaysia for all Malaysians regardless of them being Malays, Chinese, Indians, Kadazans, Ibans…etc have inspired and touched the heart of hundreds of thousand Malaysians if not millions AND yet continuously in recent years giving into his lustful undiscerning appetite for sexual conducts with strangers is most frightening and mind-boggling.

- Then the conclusion would be: Anwar Ibrahim is likely to be DEMON-POSSESSED!

OR

3) Anwar is the world’ lousiest and stupidest liar (plain stupid condition)

- It is true that Anwar’s vision for a better Malaysia and his hope to be the next Prime Minister of Malaysia are nothing short of a genuine passion and ambition.

- AND yet he needed to fulfill his enormous sexual appetite with various random partners regardless of gender recently by giving a few hundred ringgits to random boys he slept with (and possibly with other men and women) and trust that those random partners that he “slept” with will not be “used” by his political arch-enemies.

- Well he is the STUPIDEST LYING POLITICIAN EVER!

OR

####### Anwar does not know about Chua Soi Lek’s scandalous video

- If Anwar doesn’t learn from the past or didn’t know about Chua Soi Lek’s scandal and still think that he can escapes his “bizarre conducts” in hotels with multiple partners for a person with “vultures” circling above him…then he must either be an IGNORANT LUNATIC or DEMON-POSSESSED!

OR

4) Anwar is truly innocent and UMNO/BN believes that he must be “destroyed” at all cost

- This charismatic, articulate and inspiration Malaysian political leader is set to be the next Malaysia’s most beloved national leader after Tunku Abdul Rahman (The father of independence) or will be known later in the history of Malaysia that Anwar Ibrahim as the Father of the People’s Independence / Merdeka Rakyat?

- UMNO/BN’s fear and sleepless night of a possible new Pakatan Rakyat Federal Government where their dark secrets and deeds that plunder the nation’s wealth and interests must NOT be revealed AT ALL COST?

- Besides I have apps on my smartphone with an avatar speaking like the US President Obama’s voice…and have you seen Elvis Presley look alikes? Or any other celebrities and their look alikes?

- Conclusion: Anwar is facing another round of high-tech/ extravagant-spending of Anwar lookalikes bashing to make sure UMNO/BN to win the 13th General Elections AT ALL COSTS?

8th March: Women's Day & 5th Anniversary of 308 Malaysian Political Tsunami

DS Dr. Wan Azizah
(Wife of Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim)

DS Rosmah Mansor
(Wife of Prime Minister Najib Razak)

8th March 2013 bears two significances for Malaysia. Today is celebrated as  International Women Day in Malaysia and also is remembered as the 5th Anniversary of the "308 Political Tsunami" during Malaysia's 12th Generel Elections on 8th March 2008 which saw the opposition party (Pakatan Rakyat comprised of PKR, PAS and DAP) denied the ruling party a two-third parliamentary seats for the first time in history and also swept to power in five state governments of Kelantan, Kedah, Penang, Perak and Selangor.

Despite winning another 5-year federal government term, then Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi is held responsible for the worse election results for the ruling coalition of Barisan Nasional (BN). PM Abdullah Badawi was literally pressured to transfer his prime ministership to Najib Razak in April 2009.

Najib Razak has since become the 6th Prime Minister of Malaysia till now which today 8th March 2013 marked the end of the "natural" parliamentary 5 year term since 8th March 2008. Many expect that Najib will be facing the toughest election yet with a more organised opposition parties under Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim. The 13th General Elections must be held latest by June 2013 but analysts and general public believe that it will happen in April or May.

Since it is also International Women Day, I would like present two very famous Malaysian women in their very own ways. Both also played very important roles in shaping Malaysia's political landscape and also social policies. 

13th General Elections will be the contest between Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Rakyat (PR).

So which one of these two women would you choose to be Malaysia's next most prominent woman role model? (After the 13th General Elections)

YAB DS Rosmah Mansor or YB DS Dr. Wan Azizah?



 

Rosmah is known by the main-stream media as an strong advocate for early childhood education and care and she also heads a variety of government linked charitable organisations.

While Dr. Wan Azizah's significance lies in her person, she symbolizes inner strength, resilience in a gentle soul and embodies moral etiquette and values in her humility and smile.



Casual smile look

Friendly look

Waving

 

 

....and you can decide who will be the next Malaysia's most beloved woman role model in the up-coming 13th General Elections!

 





Pakatan Rakyat, we are ready!

Hello,

 

Pakatan Rakyat launched its Election Manifesto for the 13th Generel Elections themed the "People's Manifesto"

 

 

View its' manifesto at Pakatan Rakyat

 

There is no turning back now despite Prime Minister Najib Razak's continued delay for the 13th General Elections. Regardless whether the elections are happening in March, April, May or June 2013, we are ready for change. Rhetorics and slogans of "stability over chaos", "1 Malaysia", "Transformation" here and there and in fact everyday, everyhour to almost everyminute on mainstream media since the dawn of Najib's administration in April 2009 has not yield any significant improvements in the country's corruption, racial and religious harmony just to name a few.

Nevertheless, thank you Prime Minister Najib Razak of leading the country in the past 4 years and now we are ready to herald into dawn of a new federal government by Pakatan Rakyat under the leadership of a new Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim!

 

In tandem with Pakatan Rakyat's manifesto launch, I hereby post this Youtube video which was uploaded in 2008 during Anwar Ibrahim's by-election campaign in Permatang Pauh. I was ready back in 2008 but I have not be any more ready now than ever...

13th General Elections: "UMNO/BN, time is up! you get out! Let Pakatan "Harapan" Rakyat move in"

Everytime I see the majestic Prime Minister Office in Putrajaya, I am strongly inspired by the fact I have the right to change the tenant of the office!

We are ready!

 

 

Pakatan Rakyat leaders - unseen on Mainstream Media In Malaysia

Thank You, Tok Guru

by Martin Jalleh

People's Uprising Rally- The winners and losers in KL112

The winners and losers in KL 112- People's Uprising Rally "Himpunan Kebangkitan Rakyat"

-Malaysiakini

The winners and losers in KL112

7:13PM Jan 13, 2013

For the past few decades, the authorities had placed numerous obstacles for opposition parties to gather en masse, citing security concerns and traffic as the usual reasons.

The People's Uprising Rally (KL112), in keeping with its revolutionary theme, saw the authorities essentially giving opposition parties free passage to do almost whatever they wanted.

Obviously, there was a political gamble at play in view that the 13th general election is around the corner. Malaysiakini examines who had most to gain from this high stakes gamble.

WINNERS

Pakatan Rakyat

Even before the rally was concluded, photographs of an overflowing Stadium Merdeka had gone viral over the Internet, proving to undecided voters that the coalition does enjoy mass public support and is a legitimate candidate for Putrajaya.

What Pakatan needs to do now is to take advantage of momentum and spread the central message of the rally - the ten point declaration - throughout the country.

Civil society

Several key civil society movements, especially for environmental causes, have grown exponentially in strength over the past years and command a sizeable following, which was displayed during KL112.

Evolving from the initial not-in-my-backyard (Nimby) philosophy, Malaysia's various green movements have now gone national as people begin to recognise the importance of civil society in shaping the nation.

Ismail Omar

In the run up to KL112, the police released several statements in an accommodating tone, to the extent of promising that they had set a ‘zero casualty' target.

The whole time, inspector-general of police Ismail Omar didn't say a single word, leaving the talking to his subordinates.

Had things turned sour, Ismail would have taken the rap as usual. But now, he will be remembered for the fact that his men stayed true to their word.

Traders near Stadium Merdeka

Save for one stall owner selling gas masks, traders who set up shop around Stadium Merdeka were all smiles because they were enjoying brisk sale of T-shirts, drinks and food.

Previously, one group of traders claimed Bersih 3.0 had cost them great losses. Perhaps they should sharpen their eye for opportunities.

LOSERS

Najib Abdul Razak

In the past, Pakatan wasn't able to fill half of the 25,000 capacity MBPJ Stadium in Kelana Jaya. Was the prime minister hoping for the same this time round, so he could ridicule them later?

Internally, Umno die-hards are probably curious to know why their president allowed the event to proceed when it could have been dealt with, by many old and proven methods.

More importantly, the public will also be questioning Najib and his party on whether they can pull off a similar spectacle without paying the participants.

Umno and BN

From sodomy to a Christian conspiracy to eroding Malay rights, Umno and BN component parties have slung mud in every shape and size at Pakatan since 2008.

If the turnout was an indicator of reputation, nothing appears to be sticking.

Mainstream media organisations

Save for Sinar Harian and all the Chinese media organisations, the focus was not on turnout nor the message of the rally but the various infractions chalked up by the rally organisers.

Unfortunately for them, videoclips and photographs - in particularly an aerial shot by AFP capturing the scene in and around Stadium Merdeka - are being widely circulated online, helping the public to have a clearer understanding of what transpired.

- adapted from Malaysiakini news portal at www.malaysiakini.com

Happy New Year 2013!

Happy New Year 2013 to everyone. Major cities across the world celebrate the arrival of 2013 with a big bang, extravagant party and fantastic fireworks display. The scale of celebration across major cities like Sydney, Taipei, Hong Kong, Dubai, Paris, London, New York, Rio are ever increasing with a hope of a better year. Hope is not measured by scale of New Year's celebrations but by the true meaning of life that each of us live daily for the next 365 days of 2013.

Perhaps to some of the earth's 7 Billion human population, the feel good factor kicks in at 00.00 1st January 2013, and to most, it is just another ordinary public holiday and ordinary day and to some, they continue struggle to meet ends need of food, shelther and a good night sleep, and some fighting off for their lives on bed.

Let all of us put greater hope and faith in 2013, that we are able to see more in ourselves the image of a loving God as we are all created in His Image. Just as the moon shines brightly reflecting the Sun's mighty light, may we also better reflect God's love in our lives.

Let all of us make a universal New Year resolution to love God better, love our neighbours better, love the poor and the needy better and love our loved ones better. Be lovers of peace, justice and truth and shun hatred, lust and greed.

As for my fellow Malaysian citizens, 2013 will be a year of hope, a hope to see a better country, a more secure future. A year to ensure that leaders that embrace justice, accountability, transparency, democratic values and corrupt-free practices to lead our nation to greater heights.

May God Almighty bless each of us a stronger will to love others better and bless each of our lives with love, compassion, faith, peace and hope (& some good doses of laugther every now and then ;)

Joshua

Change, Save Malaysia

This video picked the 13th Malaysia General Election theme song  for Democratic Action Party (DAP), a member of the Pakatan Rakyat coalition.

The song entitled "Change, Save Malaysia"

The chorus translation:

...Change, Save Malaysia
Together, we make history
Open a new chapter
Together, we move forward
Change is in your hand...

I think the message is fair enough, change is in your hand, it is your right to change or not to change.

God bless us all.

Joshua

We shall overcome

— Jacob Sinnathamby


The Malaysian Insider
Jul 07, 2012

JULY 7 — How often have you heard this statement? Those who do evil and wicked things in Malaysia seem to prosper but the good-intentioned are jailed, demonised and subject to continuous harassment by the mainstream media and authorities.

Or this line? It is so unfair that the crooked politicians can get away with anything.

These statements are often then followed with a burst of anger and frustration, and a despairing rant about how little we can do to bring the wicked to justice and bring about change in Malaysia.

But there is no reason to despair. I am a Catholic and I also sometimes find myself wallowing in the cycle of “nothing can be done”.

But every time I read Psalm 37 I am brought back to the realisation that the corrupt, wicked, evil will face their day of reckoning.

I put down a few verses which points out that God will reverse things, rewarding the good and punishing the wicked here on earth.

“Do not be provoked by evildoers;

Do not envy those who do wrong.

Like grass they wither quickly

Like green plants they wilt away.

“Be still before the Lord;

Wait for God.

Do not be provoked by the prosperous nor by malicious schemers.”

“The wicked plot against the just;

And grind their teeth at them

But the Lord laughs at them

Knowing their day is coming.

“Those whose steps are guided by the Lord;

Whose way God approves,

May stumble, but will never fall,

For the Lord holds their hand.”

I am sharing some of these verses because there is a danger that sometimes we get too despondent surveying the political landscape and the wanton actions of those in power. We seem helpless to act against the power of incumbency and the use of the institutions of the state.

In those times, we must remember to trust in God’s promise: “I have seen ruthless scoundrels, strong as flourishing cedars. When I passed by again, they were gone.”