I Believe

Recently I was listening to the choir CD from my high school. Along the way, I heard a song entitled "Inscription of Hope" that I had never heard before. I must have been doing something else when it was sung in concert.

It astounded me. It was written by Jews hiding from Nazis in a cellar during the Holocaust. And yet, it is one of the most powerful, hopeful songs I have ever heard. A line goes

       "And I believe in God, even when He is silent. And I believe through every trial, there is always a way."

Talk about incredible. Think about it. You're locked away, hiding from people who want to kill you for no reason, and there is no light at the end of the metaphorical tunnel. But instead of becoming bitter and hating on the world, you develop such unbreakable faith in God, that there will be a better tomorrow.

It is people like that that change the world. Imagine if all of our leaders had that kind of determination to survive through dark times. I don't know if I would have that kind of faith...but I know I want to begin today.

Inscription of Hope