It Is The Wanting

There is much to be said for optimism and faith. People make jokes about it, act like it is only the province of fools, but I know otherwise.

Sometimes it is only hope, or good luck, but either one of these qualifies as something good in my opinion. How could I possibly attempt the impossible if I truly thought it was a waste of time. In fact, believing this would most certainly jeopardize whatever it is I want. How often is it the carrot on the stick that draws the donkey forward?

By the time he eats the carrot it is probably old and soggy and stale. It is not the eating that makes him move forward. It is the wanting. I believe in the old hymn that says to make all my wants and wishes known.

If God wants to throw a little help my way? Well, I am more than grateful.