Faith, the Key to Success

“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (The Holy Bible, Matthew 19: 26)

The first gift that we got for David when he was born was a battery-operated “Swiss-Air” toy aeroplane which hung from the roof on a string, which would fly in circles in the air. His father used to operate it and he would watch in amazement and both would spend any amount of time watching it fly.

When he grew up, he dreamt of becoming a pilot and though we knew that it is not an easy task, we decided to help him fulfill his dream. He succeeded in getting his US licence after his 275 hours of flying. But then, he had to take the Indian licence by passing his DGCA papers. These are online exams with the minimum pass percentage of 70%, with no specific syllabus to follow. Each time he would end up getting 65+, 68 once, but never touching 70. As parents, we were anxious especially because he wanted nothing but to fly. We heard about many people who are trying to clear these exams since many years.

Once again he went last week to appear for the exam. All of us knew that he needs something more than hard work. We continued our prayers, the way we knew and felt. Above all we prayed that this episode must end up as a miracle than looking like an easy catch.

On Wednesday David called us and announced that he cleared one, and on Thursday he cleared the second one too. It was over. He had cleared both his papers and the nightmare was over.

David wasn't in a celebrating mood. He told this.."It happened like a miracle. I am going to a church to thank God."

He came back home on Friday morning and narrated the two days' happenings. Before he started his exams on the first day, he had some time left and he said his rosary. The paper was tougher than all the other times. He entered his answers and waited for the score and it showed 71!

The second day he found no time to pray in the hall as the exam started right away. The questions were tough, he had no big hope. He hesitated to click the 'Finish' button. There was still time. So he got permission from the invigilator to use the rest room, where he said a quick Rosary and came back to his seat. Finally, in prayer, he entered his paper, and hesitantly glanced on the screen to see his score, 72! He didn't jump out of joy nor felt like celebrating or rejoicing which he usually does with much fanfare, though the officials were congratulating him. All he felt was gratitude to God and all he did was to recognize it as a miracle from God. 

We announced this as a Miracle, to his well-wishers and all those who supported him through prayers. Except for visiting the church and offering a Thanksgiving Mass, we didn't celebrate this either. More than congratulating David, I thanked him for bringing home the best news ever and a testimony of Faith.

In this age of debates and confusions as to which religion, which God, which denomination, which prayer etc., I have a small request to the readers. Just because you don't believe in Jesus and the Rosary of the Catholic Church, please don't pass skeptical comments or criticisms on this testimony. And nothing changes the fact that David's Faith and Prayer made this miracle happen. And as long as we can bear witness to our prayer and faith, we will be fine. Today, David can say that "But by the grace of God, I am what I am" (The Holy Bible, 1 Corinthians 15: 10)

Our ways of prayer may change. But Faith is universal and that is the key to open the Heaven. I wish all my readers a God-filled life, a hand in hand walk with God, a one to one talk with God. Search Him and find Him in your life, in your heart. He is there, we just have to join Him. And I request all of you to give thanks for all the good and bad experiences of your life that God brings in to strengthen your Faith and also to Glorify and Honour God's name in all your moments of success and joy.

"God sent hardships on you to test you, so that in the end he could bless you with good things. So then, you must never think that you have made yourselves wealthy by your own power and strength. Remember that it is the Lord your God who gives you the power to become rich."(The Holy Bible, Deuteronomy 8:16 - 18)

Thanks David for sharing, editing, titling and finding a picture for this story. 
"God is on my side" - David Xavier quoting King David.