Belief and Reality Gap!

  

The song “I Believe I Can Fly” was written, produced, and performed by American singer R. Kelly. It was originally released on November 26, 1996. The song was part of the soundtrack for the 1996 film Space Jam and was later included on Kelly’s 1998 album. In early 1997, it reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained at the number-one spot of the Billboard R&B Singles Chart for six non-consecutive weeks. He has released twelve studio albums and won three Grammy Awards. However, in 2022 he was found guilty and sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his celebrity status to sexually abuse children and women. The lyrics of his famous song:

I used to think that I could not go on

And life was nothing but an awful song

But now I know the meaning of true love

I'm leaning on the everlasting arms

If I can see it, then I can do it

If I just believe it, there's nothing to it

 

I believe I can fly

I believe I can touch the sky

I think about it every night and day

Spread my wings and fly away

I believe I can soar

I see me running through that open door

I believe I can fly

I believe I can fly

I believe I can fly

The expression found in the words of the song tell us that he was ambitious and wanted to quickly climb the ladder of success. Also, he declares in the song that he found the true meaning of love. But his aspiration and belief contradicted reality. I am sure anyone who looks up to someone who is famous, rich, and popular with a large fan following are seen as successful and powerful in the today’s world. If you notice, the lyric of the song, it expresses a life philosophy. Unfortunately, it couldn't hold him up for long. It did not have the power to restrain him from violating and abusing the powerless and vulnerable women to gratify his own selfish desires. There was a gap in what he believed and what happened.

What you believe depends on whom you believe. And that depends upon having an in-depth understanding of a true God who has created you and given you the opportunity to exist in this life. Being successful is not always a compass to find your purpose in life. True meaning of life is knowing the purpose of your existence, understanding the roadmap of your journey, and finding where you are going to be after your death? If these questions are overlooked then what you are left with is finding your own answer and philosophy to life, achieving success in your terms and using the freedom to do what you want to and gratify your desires.

True meaning and purpose are found in Christ Jesus alone. He has promised to give us abundant life which is fulfilling and promising for eternal life. This has the power to keep us from violating the freedom we receive. All other desires are sensual and intends to fulfil the desires of our carnal flesh. The Bible states, "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking ... This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.  For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there." Jesus transforms one’s life and there is hope in Him. You have the power to live a holy, godly, and meaningful life who will be seen as blessing by people around you. 

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