Courage to Shine

This post is written to encourage all to keep the faith by living true moral values.

In the state of Utah, July 24th is a time-honored celebration known as Pioneer Days.  The early settlers of the State are recognized, because of their admirable trek, for starting a new cycle of life in an unfamiliar territory.

There are other pioneers, who have blazed the way resulting in new beginnings.  I am thinking of the giant pioneers in science, government, the arts, medicine, and other areas of accomplishment. Also the brave ones, who left country or family to adopt another lifestyle, or change their social standing for a better way; taking off the old and putting on the new.

Are we, like the noble pioneers, carving a honorable trail for others to follow?

I am thinking of the words by Mark Twain when he said, "It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rarely touted."  I don't know about you, but for me I have never felt the physical courage to cut a new trail in a wilderness, save someone from a ferocious, burning building, or rescued one from a dangerous situation. However, I know there is an urgency to have moral courage as Mark Twain suggested.

With these thoughts, I ask, 

"Do we have the backbone to exhibit moral courage in the following areas?"

                                          Charitable service
                                          Speaking the truth
                                          Gaining noble knowledge
                                          Honesty in all endeavors
                                          Developing desirable qualities
                                          Acting accountable to self and God

Christopher Columbus said,  "God gave me the faith and afterwards the courage so that I was quite willing to undertake the journey."

Regarding the words spoken by Mark Twain and Christoper Columbus, let us keep the faith by having the courage to shine, shine brightly with moral courage. Let us willingly take the journey of a pioneer and demonstrate a path of good works for others to follow.

Charming Sara Draper encouraging us to "Keep the Faith."

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 Until the next post, know the Lord loves us, and asks us to serve with gladness.