Life constantly reminds us of one truth — people are temporary.
No matter how close someone is today, tomorrow circumstances may change, and they may leave. Parents, partners, friends, relatives — every bond has an expiry date, either through distance, conflict, or even death. Realizing this can make us feel lonely, but it also opens our eyes to a deeper truth: nothing in this world is permanent.
Then where do we find something lasting? Many turn to God.
But here again, there’s a question. We don’t actually see God coming down to rescue us from our problems. What we really hold on to is faith. That invisible thread keeps us moving, hoping, and trusting when nothing else feels certain.
Still, if we are honest, most of us treat God conditionally. We pray because we want something in return — good health, financial stability, peace in the family. It’s like a transaction: “I bow to you, now give me what I ask for.”
But true faith is different. True faith is unconditional. It’s not about what God gives, but about simply being connected. Like a child who loves a parent not because of gifts, but because “You are mine.”
When faith shifts from conditional to unconditional, something changes within us. Life still brings challenges, people may still leave, but we carry an anchor inside. We stop chasing guarantees, and instead, we start walking with trust — not asking “Why me?” but saying “Be with me through this.”
In the end, people may come and go, but faith can remain forever. And when it is unconditional, it becomes unshakable.