The Serene Order of Life Under the Will of the Creator
From the very beginning of creation, the universe and human life have followed the order established by the Creator, the supreme architect of all that exists. He is not only the origin of all things, but the divine will that sustains and guides the course of existence. Under His design, every moment, every trial, and every joy form part of a greater purpose.
In this certainty rests the Christian faith, as a light that guides us when illness, economic hardship, family misunderstandings, mistakes, and losses appear—but also joys that give meaning to our journey. Life is not a path without stumbling blocks, but a road of efforts, falls, reconciliations, and hopes.
Nothing happens by chance. Every circumstance, however harsh or radiant it may seem, contains a lesson. Pain purifies, scarcity awakens creativity, conflicts invite forgiveness, and mistakes reveal an inner strength we sometimes did not know we possessed. Even death takes on a different meaning when viewed through faith: not as a definitive end, but as a passage toward a higher reality.
Faced with these realities, we understand that not everything depends on our own strength. First comes the will of the Supreme Being, and then faith as the human response. Faith is not an abstract idea or an inherited tradition; it is a living trust that there is a purpose guiding our steps, even when we do not understand the paths we walk.
True faith is neither passivity nor sterile resignation. It is expressed in constant work, daily discipline, and honest effort to fulfill our goals. It is the impulse that lifts us each morning, moves us to confront worries, care for our children, and honor sincere friendship. Faith does not replace effort; it inspires it and gives it meaning.
On this journey, prayer becomes an essential instrument. It is the intimate dialogue with the Creator, the space where the soul finds consolation, guidance, and strength. Prayer calms the heart in anguish, enlightens the mind in uncertainty, and renews hope when our strength seems exhausted.
From the union of divine will, faith, and prayer are born an inner state of serenity. It is there that reconciliation with the world and with ourselves takes place. We learn to leave behind resentments, fears, and guilt, understanding that every experience is part of a necessary learning process.
This spiritual state does not arise immediately; it is cultivated through perseverance and reflection. Just as the farmer prepares the soil, sows with hope, and awaits the timely rain, so too does a person cleanse the heart, sow good actions, and patiently await the fruits that the Creator ordains.
Nature reveals this divine harmony: crops sprout in their time, rivers follow their course, trees lift their branches with silent dignity. Even with changes and adversity, life continues, reminding us that each season fulfills its purpose and every seed awaits its moment to bloom.
The same is true of human existence. Amid losses, illness, or economic hardship, we learn to trust. We do not always understand what happens, but faith teaches us to walk with serenity, knowing that a higher will guides every step.
Along this path, children are a profound reason to keep moving forward. They are a living inheritance that reminds us to act with integrity and leave a worthy example. Friends, for their part, are companionship and comfort—part of the human fabric that the Creator places beside us so that we do not walk alone.
Thus, the spirit of perseverance is strengthened. It does not consist in living without obstacles, but in facing them with dignity, patience, and hope. The human will grows firm when it recognizes the higher will and the soul finds balance when it humbly entrusts itself to the great Maker.
To understand this order is to attain inner peace. It is to accept that not everything depends on our own strength and that there is a higher wisdom guiding the course of life. When we learn to trust, we stop living dominated by haste and anxiety, and we begin to walk with serenity.
Then faith ceases to be merely a word and becomes a way of life. It becomes the foundation of our decisions, light in dark moments, and hope that sustains the heart. Thus, amid daily work, love for our own, sincere prayer, and trust in the divine will, we discover that life — with its trials and joys — is a path full of meaning and grace granted to us by the Creator.
Ricardo Gutiérrez is an economist and entrepreneur with extensive experience in various sectors. His life has been marked by professional commitment, faith, and family. Fifty years ago, he married Elsy Dangond, with whom he has built a strong family, raising three children and seven grandchildren. Educated by the Jesuits in Colombia, his education strengthened his principles and trust in God. His faith is his daily guide, inspired by a wise Spanish priest and symbolized by the crucifix before which he prays each day. For him, Jesus Christ is the true architect of his achievements.
