Victorious Over Fear

In 1964 President Eisenhower went to visit Winston Churchill; Mr Churchill the former Prime Minister was dying. The former President Eisenhower sat next to the bed of the dying man for a long time remembering his fearless leadership. Great Britain's bold leader was never taken hostage by fear, even in the face of almost certain defeat by the German war machine. While lying on his bed Churchill laboriously managed to raise his hand and flash the victory symbol to Eisenhower, the same symbol that had given courage to his countrymen during the very difficult years of World War II; that symbol of victory was the sign of faith over fear. Eisenhower holding back tears rose to his feet stood at attention and saluted the former Prime Minister and left the room.

Life is full of difficulties but we do not have to be imprisoned by fear. Never give up, keep moving forward one step, one day, one trial, and ultimately one victory at a time.

When you walk to the edge of all the light you have, and take the first step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen:

There will be something solid to stand upon, or you will be taught how to fly.

                                                             Patrick Overton, Author of "Rebuilding the Front Porch Of America"