I am discovering that faith is more than just mere believing, and hoping. It requires an action behind the thought. I have faith that I can reach my goal, but the faith is coupled with the action of doing everything that I possibly can in order to achieve that goal.
Some have said that my goal is too lofty, or in their critical way wished me good luck while in their hearts they are preparing their response to my failure. The world is always filled with critics, there are plenty to go around. Some in their silent unresponsive way have been critical. I think I had very few people say, "Good job I am so proud of you." But the critics numbers are up there. But this isn't about them or what anyone thinks. I am doing this for me. I need me. I see the light at the end of the tunnel and know with all my heart that through the work I am doing, prayer, and faith, I will succeed. My prayer will be answered. I have no doubt about it.
So let the world strive to bring me down, but I choose to rise above and shine. For too long I have let others have the spotlight, while I sat in the darkness and now it is time for me to accomplish my goals and love myself as much as I have loved those around me. I do not put my trust in others. I put my trust in the One who can truly help me succeed. He is all I need.
I am a quarter of the way there! I have sacrificed much. I am grateful for the things I am learning, for the constant guidance of the Holy Ghost. I am grateful for the peace and comfort I feel. I am grateful for answered prayers that has given me the confidence I feel now. I am grateful for the gospel, scriptures, that provide a learning tool that helps enlighten me to know what to do, to be better, and to have hope for the future.
I am sure that there will still be difficult times ahead. I am sure that I will still struggle and deal with many emotions. I hope. I pray. I work. Then I wait for it to happen. One day at a time. My success on today is all that matters for the future.
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