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It is 152am and I have decided to write. I have a topic this morning or at least something I could start with. What is God's plan for me? How will I know? Maybe I do not get to know. Life is a test. My faith and trust in God will be tested. My friend tells me that maybe the plan is less about a specific job and an itinerary but a journey of becoming. Becoming a good human being. Becoming a good muslim. Becoming someone that God is happy with. It does not matter if I am a walker, a writer, a youtuber, a blogger, a web developer, a photographer, a volunteer, an advocate, whatever, as long as I am a good person following the path of God.

God wants us to succeed. God wants us to win. God is helping us to succeed and win. Others may not want this for us but God does and who is more powerful than God. They plan but God is the best of planners. I like the phrase "character is destiny" which is commonly attributed to Heraclitus. It means that the kind of person you become shapes the kind of life you will live. It does not mean that every event in life is under your control. Rather, it suggests that your habits, values, and character influence how you respond to whatever life brings. Our character is the thread that runs through every path we might take.

Do not be bothered by how others judge your character and your plan because they are not qualified to do so. God is the ultimate judge. For us muslims, God has given us guidance in the form of the Quran and teachings of the prophet. I saw a quote on facebook and it rings true. Those who want to see you win will help you win. Those are the people to focus on. Those are the people whose opinion and advice matter. Those are the people to keep close. Those are the people sent by God. God wants you to win. God has a place in heaven waiting for us. Heaven is our direction of becoming. Who we become makes us fit for heaven. I like acronyms and I have one for God's PLAN - God's Paradise Lives Ahead Next.
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