20/03/2026
I complained to God about being broke… until I spent 5 minutes in darkness.
For the past few months, I’ve been questioning God, asking why it feels like He has forsaken me. Things have been hard I’m broke, frustrated, and honestly tired.
But today, something small changed everything.
While I was bathing, I applied my facial scrub like I always do but this time, I made a mistake. I rubbed it all over my face, including my eyes. Normally, I leave my eyes clear so I can see, especially since the scrub has to sit for 5 minutes.
This time, I had no choice I had to keep my eyes completely shut.
Five whole minutes.
I hadn’t even scrubbed my body yet, but I had to move around blindly, reaching for my body scrub, trying to apply it without seeing anything. It was uncomfortable, confusing… even a little scary.
And then it hit me.
This is how some people live every single day.
That moment humbled me deeply. I felt guilty for all my complaints. Guilty for focusing only on what I lack, instead of what I still have.
Right there in the bathroom, eyes still closed, I whispered, “God, forgive me if I’ve been ungrateful.”
Sometimes, we think God is silent… but maybe He’s protecting us from things we don’t even see.
So before you complain again, pause and ask yourself what if the things you still have are the real blessings you’ve been overlooking?