Recently, a forum in which I participate put forth a discussion on a
common theme, belief in one’s ability to succeed. My put on the matter
was that more than 2000 years ago a very wise person remarked on the
possibilities if we were to have faith the size of a mustard seed. For
thousands of years before that our elders have spoken and written about
what it takes to have a happy life and solid career. We have only to
know their teachings and put them into practice. Their words are
collected in the Bible, God’s gift of eternal unchanging truth. “The
Book of Life” it is called for good reason. He shows us how to live to
best effect. If we chose to live otherwise, we should not expect our
lives to take a happy route. This is not a punishment from God. Rather,
it is our own choice to be unhappy and unsuccessful. It is rather like
the fish who leaves the water. The fish dies not because he is being
punished but because he has departed the life for which he was made.
A PDF on this topic is available on my website.
