Courage

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"I believe that God created me to be happy,

To enjoy the blessings of life

To be useful to my fellow beings

And an honor to my country.

I believe that trials which beset me today

are but fiery tests by which my character

is strengthened, ennobled and made worthy to

Enjoy the higher things in life which I

believe are in store for me.

I believe that I am the architect of my own fate.

Therefore, I will be master of circumstances

and surroundings and not their slaves

I will not yield to discouragements.

I will trample them under my feet

and make them serve as

stepping stones to success.

I will conquer my obstacles

and turn them into opportunities.

My failures of today will but help to guide me on

to victory on the morrow.

The morrow will bring new strength, new hope,

new opportunities and new beginnings.

I will be ready to face them with a brave heart,

a calm mind, and an undaunted spirit.

In all things, I will do my best

and leave the rest to the infinite.

I will not waste my mental energy by useless worry.

I will learn to dominate my restless thoughts

and look on the bright side of things.

I will face the world bravely.

I will not be a coward.

I will assert my God-give birthright as a (wo)man.

For I am immortal, and nothing can overcome me.

 - Virginia Opal Myers -

As shared by a dear friend's father, while he was suffering from terminal stomach cancer.