The Power of Faith and Happiness

The Port of Strength, Courage, and Perseverance

A heart that is determined to endure and find the true meaning of success will discover the greatest reward

     The footsteps along a journey can seem different in nature.  There are some that will appear smooth, brightly illuminated by the beauty of the sun.  Yet, there are others that will seem rocky, over shadowed by the dullness of the clouds and rain.  So, how does the heart navigate through such diversity and find success?  What is success?
      Success cannot be universally defined.  But, the true meaning can only be found in the uniqueness of each heart.  However, the navigation begins by turning on the powerful compass of faith.  Faith is a beautiful gift.  It is a light of hope that provides clarity and insight to the heart.  There can be no room for fear in the realm of this positive force.  It is a dynamic catalyst that encourages another precious gift from God.....happiness.  This is not plain happiness.  But, it is genuine, unconditional, eternal happiness.  It is always there, in all seasons to delight, and uplift the heart and enrich the spirit.
     This gentle gift is a fragile seed that blossoms into two more important blessings.....strength and courage.  It is a powerful strength that empowers and educates the heart to know that anything can be accomplished and an inspiring courage that provides the motivation to get there.  It helps the heart to see things differently through the eyes of hope, not for what things are, but, for what they could be.  Once the heart is guided by faith, and enriched by happiness, and governed by strength and courage, it is then empowered by two important instruments.....perseverance and endurance.
     Strength gives the heart the ability to persevere or carry on and work.  Courage provides the power to endure or move forward.  So, perhaps one definition of success could be.....a heart that values every moment, surrounded by the love of family and good friends, governed by faith and helping others.  Remember, the greatest success worth having is that which is seen through God's eyes.  So persevere, endure the little rockiness and maybe those few rain drops can bring beautiful blooms for the next footsteps to come.

Father.............Help me to know true happiness that can only comes from you
The kind that derives from pure faith and is a blessing to me
So that it will help me to persevere in all that I may do
and be a light of inspiration for all to truly see.

OK, PREPARE YOUR HEART FOR THE MYSTERY OF THE NEXT PORT OF CALL.  GET YOUR TICKET!  ALL ABOARD!!  STAY TUNED!!!!!