Our hardship forms the backbone of our success. Without these travails – as unpleasant as they may be – where would our stories of triumph be?
Your past is not your anchor
Be the master of your sea
Your boat has many ports to visit.
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Our hardship forms the backbone of our success. Without these travails – as unpleasant as they may be – where would our stories of triumph be?
Your past is not your anchor
Be the master of your sea
Your boat has many ports to visit.
Here’s a poem that my Dad Edward Palmer had me memorize as a young girl.
From time to time the words return to me giving strength and wisdom during trials and tribulations.
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If only we can see that our trials and travails are just a passing phase working out for our good… “oh for grace to trust him more”. Thanks for sharing this Jacqueline.
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Where would our trumphs be…..
Love this post of yours.
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[ Smiles ] Beautiful poetry. That reminded me of people who are bogged down to their past.
That was very inspirational!
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Thank you for reminding me my past is not my anchor. Very important.
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this is so true, jackie –
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Your poem speaks, Jacqueline. Brava!
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Wonderful words!
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There has to be a test for there to be a testimony. Thank you for sharing this. I have found myself lamenting but also being reminded that the struggles I endure are used to make me stronger.
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