Secret Letter from God

That night, rain fell slowly, wetting the quiet city. In a small room lit only by a table lamp, a young man named Azzam sat pensive in front of a pile of open books. His eyes were blank, his mind was dead. He had just experienced the biggest failure in his life—the business he had started with full hope went bankrupt in a short time. All his savings were gone, and he felt like the world had closed its doors on him.

With a heavy heart, he stared at the ceiling, trying to find an answer. "Why me, God?" he whispered softly. "I've worked hard, I've tried to be honest. But why do I still fail?"

In the midst of his despair, Azzam reached for an old book he found in the corner of the closet. The cover was worn out, but the title made his heart tremble: "Secret Letter from God". He didn't remember when and where he got the book. Hesitantly, he opened it and found an old sheet of paper tucked between the pages.

On the paper was written in faded ink:

"My child, I see every tear you shed. I record every struggle you make. Do not be afraid to fail, because failure is not the end, but My way of guiding you to a better path. I will not take anything from you except to replace it with something better. Be patient, keep moving forward. I am always with you."

Azzam's hands trembled as he read the writing. His heart trembled. It was as if the letter had really been written for him, at a time when he needed it most.

That night, for the first time in a long time, Azzam smiled. He felt less alone. God had never left him.

With renewed determination, he closed the book and whispered, "Okay, God. I will try again."