Among all possible options, I have chosen my personal rosary beads as my entry point for this #SignsOfFaithfulness . These rosary beads have accompanied me for over nine years, becoming a constant presence in my daily life, especially during my ordinary employment routine. I carried them with me every day, stowing them in my purse for easy access whenever I felt ready to pray the Holy Rosary.
In those days, I prayed the Rosary daily—often during my commute or, if I didn’t finish, I would continue before bed. However, amid a personal battle that others were unaware of, I eventually ceased this practice. While my belief in and awareness of God's presence remained, I stopped praying in the traditional way—both verbally and mentally. I came to understand that the absence of prayer does not equate to disbelief, just as attending church or praying does not definitively indicate a recognition of God's presence. This perspective is not universally applicable; rather, it stems from my personal experiences and encounters with others that have shaped these insights.
Having had the opportunity to study in a Catholic school, I became well-versed in the rituals of prayer—the Holy Rosary, monthly adorations, First Friday Masses, Sunday Holy Mass, nightly Bible readings, praying the Angelus, and the 3 o'clock prayer. School ingrained in me the importance of starting and ending each class with a prayer, which at times made me feel like I am destined to be a nun or someone guaranteed a place in heaven.
Yet, I found myself discontinuing these practices not due to lost faith but because the weight of life’s burdens made me feel as if my prayers weren’t making a difference. Prayer began to feel like an obligation—more of a habit than a heartfelt spiritual communication. During my lowest moments, alone and in despair, I questioned God: why was I chosen for such trials and never-ending suffering? Behind my doubts and complaints, I audaciously bargained with God, promising to return to prayer if He would help me through my struggles. Despite this audacity, I never ceased to acknowledge His presence.
I grappled with depression more than once without fully recognizing how deeply I had sunk into that dreadful state. I kept my struggles private, crying silently and beseeching God with my unanswerable questions. Unbeknownst to me, my slow but gradual progress was, in fact, a divine intervention—an invisible hand that kept me from complete desolation.
Today, I continue to struggle internally, though not as miserably as before. I constantly remind myself to let go of things, thoughts, and situations beyond my control, regardless of their severity or impact. While it is hard to forget the past, I strive to leave behind anything that disturbs my peace and guard my personal space against additional chaos in life.
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I may not know these two tanglers personally, but I truly consider them as someone who have shown faithfulness in me.
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In those days, I prayed the Rosary daily—often during my commute or, if I didn’t finish, I would continue before bed. However, amid a personal battle that others were unaware of, I eventually ceased this practice. While my belief in and awareness of God's presence remained, I stopped praying in the traditional way—both verbally and mentally. I came to understand that the absence of prayer does not equate to disbelief, just as attending church or praying does not definitively indicate a recognition of God's presence. This perspective is not universally applicable; rather, it stems from my personal experiences and encounters with others that have shaped these insights.
Having had the opportunity to study in a Catholic school, I became well-versed in the rituals of prayer—the Holy Rosary, monthly adorations, First Friday Masses, Sunday Holy Mass, nightly Bible readings, praying the Angelus, and the 3 o'clock prayer. School ingrained in me the importance of starting and ending each class with a prayer, which at times made me feel like I am destined to be a nun or someone guaranteed a place in heaven.
Yet, I found myself discontinuing these practices not due to lost faith but because the weight of life’s burdens made me feel as if my prayers weren’t making a difference. Prayer began to feel like an obligation—more of a habit than a heartfelt spiritual communication. During my lowest moments, alone and in despair, I questioned God: why was I chosen for such trials and never-ending suffering? Behind my doubts and complaints, I audaciously bargained with God, promising to return to prayer if He would help me through my struggles. Despite this audacity, I never ceased to acknowledge His presence.
I grappled with depression more than once without fully recognizing how deeply I had sunk into that dreadful state. I kept my struggles private, crying silently and beseeching God with my unanswerable questions. Unbeknownst to me, my slow but gradual progress was, in fact, a divine intervention—an invisible hand that kept me from complete desolation.
Today, I continue to struggle internally, though not as miserably as before. I constantly remind myself to let go of things, thoughts, and situations beyond my control, regardless of their severity or impact. While it is hard to forget the past, I strive to leave behind anything that disturbs my peace and guard my personal space against additional chaos in life.
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I may not know these two tanglers personally, but I truly consider them as someone who have shown faithfulness in me.
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Hey Everyone🙋♀️
It's time for our next
Who or what reminds you of true faithfulness?
In this feelgood challenge, we're celebrating the steady, loyal presence in our lives - the ones who show up, hold on, and stay true. It could be:
A loved one, a loyal pet, a treasured Bible, prayer mat, or any item that carries spiritual meaning etc.
How to Participate:
1. Share a recent , original photo - a person, pet or any symbol of "faithfulness"
2. The photo must include a visible thumbs-up
( You don't have to show your face - just the thumbs up must be clear in the pic)
3. Write a few meaningful sentences explaining why this represents faithfulness to you
4. Tag someone who's shown faithfulness in your life.
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💙Only one entry per user, if you delete your entry - you will be disqualified
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💙 Please DO NOT post your entry on the
💙 Create a post #SignsOfFaithfulness
💙 Only genuine qualified submissions will be rewarded, copying or non-compliant will be disqualified
💙 Please read and understand the rules/task requirements before you commence with the activity
💙 I have the right to conclude the activity should the need arise
💙 150 000 millix for the first 80 users. No late entries will be considered.
💙 Post the link of your post in the comment section below⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ No link, No reward
💙 There will be no reminders whatsoever
Keep it honest. Keep it real. Your Words. Your heart. Be real. Be you.
Let's celebrate loyalty, love and the people/things/paws who stay true🙂🙂😊
It's time for our next
Who or what reminds you of true faithfulness?
In this feelgood challenge, we're celebrating the steady, loyal presence in our lives - the ones who show up, hold on, and stay true. It could be:
A loved one, a loyal pet, a treasured Bible, prayer mat, or any item that carries spiritual meaning etc.
How to Participate:
1. Share a recent , original photo - a person, pet or any symbol of "faithfulness"
2. The photo must include a visible thumbs-up
( You don't have to show your face - just the thumbs up must be clear in the pic)
3. Write a few meaningful sentences explaining why this represents faithfulness to you
4. Tag someone who's shown faithfulness in your life.
Rules:
💙Only verified users (grey badge) and must own 2 marketplace badges
💙Only one entry per user, if you delete your entry - you will be disqualified
💙 Must subscribe to
💙 No Groups
💙 Please DO NOT post your entry on the
💙 Create a post #SignsOfFaithfulness
💙 Only genuine qualified submissions will be rewarded, copying or non-compliant will be disqualified
💙 Please read and understand the rules/task requirements before you commence with the activity
💙 I have the right to conclude the activity should the need arise
💙 150 000 millix for the first 80 users. No late entries will be considered.
💙 Post the link of your post in the comment section below⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ No link, No reward
💙 There will be no reminders whatsoever
Keep it honest. Keep it real. Your Words. Your heart. Be real. Be you.
Let's celebrate loyalty, love and the people/things/paws who stay true🙂🙂😊
