If life is a journey , where are we really going ? What is our destination and do we need faith? What is faith? Is faith necessary when you absolutely know what is going to happen ? Do you really know what is going to happen to you or anyone you love by the end of the day?
The truth is that we all live by faith and positive mind that everything goes well. We have all travelled our different journeys to different destinations , both short and long distances. Some journeys have been fun while others have been painful. Every one expects to arrive where they set their minds to go. Not all of us have reached our destinations. Others have died along the way due to unexpected sicknesses , accidents or something else. How we all wish to arrive where ever we plan to go , our destinations.
Let me tell you my story. Ever since I was a teenager , I longed to meet my father`s paternal family and embrace a sense of belonging .
How far from home? I asked, as on
I bent my steps-the watchman spake:
“the long, dark night is almost gone,
The morning soon will break.
Then weep no more, but speed thy flight,
With Hope’s bright star guiding ray,
Till thou shalt reach the realms of light,
In everlasting days.”
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I asked the warrior on the field;
This was his soul-inspiring song:
“With courage, bold, the sword I’ll wield,
The battle is not long.
Then weep no more, but well endure
The conflict, till thy work is done;
For this we know, the prize is sure,
When victory is won.”
3
I asked again; earth, sea, and sun
Seemed, with one voice, to make reply:
“Time’s wasting sands are nearly run,
Eternity is nigh.
Then weep no more-with warning tones,
Portentous signs are thickening round,
The whole creation, waiting, groans,
To hear the trumpet sound.”
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Not far from home! O blessed thought!
The traveler’s lonely heart to cheer;
Which oft a healing balm has brought,
And dried the mourner’s tear.
Then weep no more, since we shall meet
Where weary footsteps never roam-
Our trails past, our joys complete,
Safe in our Father’s home.