I went through with some disappointments by relying on people. I tried to reach out to different people hoping they would be able to do something to help me with one of my personal issues that I’ve been dealing with. Yes, I was instructed to reach out the right people, however I felt that I was just being handed over to someone and kept passing it to someone else over and over.
I was dealing with an ongoing problem about a loud noise with a tenant in my building where I live. I suspected that it was a tenant who lives upstairs and every single night, the loud music that they were playing had caused very strong vibrations which transmitted through the walls and ceilings in my bedroom. The structure of the building where I live is not soundproof. It’s been going on for few months now, and the management and security that handle this issue in my building have not been able to resolve it. The tenant who is making the noise is still continuing it every single night and even during the day for almost everyday. I had reached out to different departments from the management’s office, and even the by-law officer from the local city that I had contacted for help. The by-law officer had recommended that I should dealt with the management from the building where I live. I sent follow-ups with the management and have not heard back from the last time I’ve made a contact. I continued to document notes hoping that I would have some evidences to show if they wanted proofs that it actually happened. The only thing that I do not have is the measurement or equipment to record the decibel level, in which the by-law officer has the ability to perform onsite visits and investigations within the dwelling. Due to these strong vibrations or shaking that I’ve been experiencing, it had already created a negative impact on my health such as anxieties, nervous breakdown, headaches, and of course lack of sleep.
I kept remembering what Jesus had said about your neighbour. He said to “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:39). I was praying for that tenant. I prayed that he or she would come to Jesus or do pray instead of blasting that loud music on. Perhaps that person has difficulty sleeping. I tried to put myself on someone’s shoes. Sometimes, I have different perceptions with people. I couldn’t help but feel indifferently with some people, especially those who have lack of regards to someone’s situations or just being inconsiderate. Also, for those who wouldn’t go above and beyond their duty to resolve an issue, I would say this matter calls within a work duty. I understand the importance of being patient and wait for the Lord. I also learned about letting God take control because it is a havoc if I would take control of it. I just pray and talk to Jesus, and meditate His Words. I sleep with Jesus besides me and hug Him for comfort. I give thanks to Him for the rest and sleep every nights that I made it to my bed. If I let God take control of my situation, the less I would reciprocate about my negative feelings to others. I had learned that it would be better this way rather than focusing on the negativity about what others cannot do.
God is above and all. People may fail you, but He never will. We may experience rejections, disappointments, and helplessness with some people, but believe that God is greater than our sorrows, and He will lift you up like no one else can. He keeps His promises and no matter what situations or circumstances that we are dealing with our own lives, He is always there for us, and will not abandon His children. This is my source of strength believing that God will surpass my anxieties, and miracles will happen. He will shut the loud noise and bring forth the stillness of the night, like He shut the mouth of the lions when Daniel, the prophet was cast into a lion’s den. For God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So, we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me.” (Hebrews 13:5-6).
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