Encouragement For Your Journey in Life

True Story...

A story is told about a dad who took his eight year old son, David, to Disneyland. As they stood on a bridge outside of the Fantasyland Castle, David said, “Dad, I want to talk to the wisest man in the world!” His father said, “Well, that isn’t me, but why do you want to do this?” He discovered that his son had been learning about Solomon in Sunday School that morning, and wanted to learn how to become as powerful, rich, and famous as Solomon.
Seeking a way out, the father noticed a man who seemed to be pleasant and alone in his musing, standing by Snow White’s Wishing Well, not more than twenty feet away. He told his son that this man might be the wisest man in the world, and he should go talk to him. David walked over to him and asked him the question. The man replied, saying that he certainly wasn’t the wisest man in the world, but that he may be able to help.
He said, “I will give you four words.”

Think
First, the man said is Think. “Think about the principles you are going to live by. Principles are rules that will guide you through life. Your principles are the rudder of the ship of your life.”

Dream
The second word is Dream. “Dream a big dream in which you play the starring role. What is it that you’ll love doing, that God gave you the talent to do very, very well? That gift becomes the music you were meant to make. It adds a magnificent purpose to your life.”

Believe
The third word is Believe. “Believe in yourself. Believe that you are as special as your mom and dad and God all know you to be. Believe in your principles and your dreams. What you believe will be like the wind in your sails, driving you to the distant shore of wisdom.”

Dare
The final word is Dare. “Dare, David, to develop your dream, your special vision for a good, useful, and great life, a life that will make a difference. Dare to make it happen. Dare to live your dream. It will be a glorious, happy journey. And when you are wise, you’ll know that there are many kinds of riches that are far more valuable than money, gold, or jewels.”

David listened intently, and he understood all that the man said. He said, “Thank you, Sir. I will remember your four words. May I ask your name so I can tell my dad who you are?”

The man smiled and said, “My name is Walter Elias Disney.”