The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for G-d to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming.
Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and to store his few possessions. Then one day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little hut in flames, the smoke rolling up to the sky. The worst had happened; everything was lost.
He was stunned with grief and anger. "G-d, how could you do this to me!" he cried.
Early the next day, however, he was awakened by the sound of a ship that was approaching the island. It had come to rescue him. "How did you know I was here?" asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied.
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad. But we shouldn't lose heart, because G-d is at work in our lives, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Remember, next time your little hut is burning to the ground it just may be a smoke signal that summons the grace of G-d.
Great little parable to bear in mind next time it seems as though the worst has happened. We are surrounded every day by Blessings in disguise and it’s our job to uncover them.
Never, ever give up faith. It’s so imperative to always, no matter how dire the circumstance, stay strong in your faith.
“When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” -FDR
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