In this piece, Steve shares a wisdom deeper even than he knows I think. <\/p>\n
WHAT I PRAY FOR<\/p>\n
Many years ago I found a short story about Mahatma Gandhi that I have gone back to several times. It has given me hope and courage. Even if you are not one to pray, I think you will discover that it is useful.<\/p>\n
We remember Gandhi as a leader in India’s struggle for independence. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that he brought the British Empire to its knees without firing a shot. He was a small man of great courage. His non-violent resistance was fraught with danger and the cause eventually claimed his life.<\/p>\n
Gandhi once spoke about the source of his courage. He related a story about an incident that occurred in South Africa. There was a law directed expressly against Indians in South Africa that he had gone
\nthere to oppose. His ship was met by a hostile mob that had come with the announced intention of lynching him. Gandhi was advised to stay on board for his own physical safety. But he went ashore nevertheless.<\/p>\n
When later asked why he made such a dangerous decision, he explained, “I was stoned and kicked and beaten a good deal; but I had not prayed for safety, but for the courage to face the mob, and that courage came and did not fail me.”<\/p>\n
I believe he went after the right thing.<\/p>\n
Like you, I know what it is to be afraid. I’m afraid of accidental injury, dismemberment or death. I’ve been afraid of a pending medical diagnosis. There must be a million different faces to the fears of
\nlife.<\/p>\n
I’m tempted at these times to hope for, and pray for, a way to avoid the danger ahead. I want to be safe, secure and healthy. But none of us is always safe, secure or healthy. So, like Gandhi, I think the
\nbest prayer is for courage to face whatever life may bring. And I am convinced that the courage will come and not fail me.<\/p>\n
— Steve Goodier<\/p>\n
If today brings even one choice your way
\nchoose to be a bringer of the light :^) gene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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